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 4398586 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400633 epoch_slot_no: 15833 block_no: 4398409 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2091 time: 2020-07-08 13:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83b20fc31b25969167388aa237a6bf4d8c7c6f9ea9ad17f53774a1d06cd6da3bBlock Operator
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