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 4398706 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400753 epoch_slot_no: 15953 block_no: 4398529 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2020-07-08 14:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4be0c255eeec581c78c7fddb61dd240c988c9796a2ace5bed518c9699d7b8a7Block Operator
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