A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4398439 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4400486 epoch_slot_no: 15686 block_no: 4398262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3558 time: 2020-07-08 12:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7c866bc37cd55ddc6f70d27290f4173b3d7e6f64a0868129d8b2e764eea5005Block Operator
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