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 4398478 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400525 epoch_slot_no: 15725 block_no: 4398301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2116 time: 2020-07-08 13:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa0bf607f547ec19fd86565b15260b9ac17a0c3e94ba0c36d4bb32c13e80be8Block Operator
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