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 4398715 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4400762 epoch_slot_no: 15962 block_no: 4398538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2726 time: 2020-07-08 14:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a3c1fa37379f67013aff1feae9e74b675d518ad1c7d64a87483e81e23a7d17Block Operator
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