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 4398628 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400675 epoch_slot_no: 15875 block_no: 4398451 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2062 time: 2020-07-08 13:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2027773af56b83219a3c26c1a5301e7c624e7a3b39722e36ae1fce03db201e9bBlock Operator
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