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 4398640 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4400687 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 4398463 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10455 time: 2020-07-08 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab99011c1cbb79631dfbfb02de2a24d70d7a620f7fa936a6a130a0b0636a0e7aBlock Operator
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