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 4398730 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4400777 epoch_slot_no: 15977 block_no: 4398553 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4038 time: 2020-07-08 14:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca37ee565275a6e9eee9ef2f9af6425706081440528cf5472193ad502cb27e0Block Operator
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