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 4398727 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400774 epoch_slot_no: 15974 block_no: 4398550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4074 time: 2020-07-08 14:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54aa47527123964aaba8cae41c05fc49ad16ec8db3a8a502722b121ba84e481cBlock Operator
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