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 4398611 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4400658 epoch_slot_no: 15858 block_no: 4398434 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10509 time: 2020-07-08 13:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01d63c53b45f4462d27e994b03b3cc95c07c5074cfeca5766c8d17eb400255d7Block Operator
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