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 4398688 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4400735 epoch_slot_no: 15935 block_no: 4398511 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6007 time: 2020-07-08 14:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7455f94ed45150a777867c2294e41b6ee9602af0755025bf9961e8ee6d2df8cBlock Operator
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