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 4398583 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400630 epoch_slot_no: 15830 block_no: 4398406 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1895 time: 2020-07-08 13:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb06c6be5025e3864273c56c0cabdea62f033ac21827b8fbea5c22e9ea049e39Block Operator
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