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 4398616 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4400663 epoch_slot_no: 15863 block_no: 4398439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3129 time: 2020-07-08 13:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3747e3f3c7868e9bad6d813d3beba0d41dfc6f7c3df0d34bcaf5b8686e60ad14Block Operator
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