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 4398511 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4400558 epoch_slot_no: 15758 block_no: 4398334 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4955 time: 2020-07-08 13:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60368e316d44d7727812d3eb2e56a2f5e0ce3af6ad90e7efb2483963ca30fc8eBlock Operator
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