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 4398745 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4400792 epoch_slot_no: 15992 block_no: 4398568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3081 time: 2020-07-08 14:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ca4584ca45989d6be74522968ff77d852275e1fb9e3dcfd15a6ce1584c56dbfBlock Operator
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