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 4398571 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400618 epoch_slot_no: 15818 block_no: 4398394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2170 time: 2020-07-08 13:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x432e3509b6981122cc0d5f8afa62a71a8633e8f78ce9dcb5181b0f9a3400815bBlock Operator
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