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 4398624 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4400671 epoch_slot_no: 15871 block_no: 4398447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12928 time: 2020-07-08 13:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7353a726f041b315dd7010ca94d80f83a643b9e9bf809a456c0c20ad2e6f7ebBlock Operator
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