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 4398785 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400832 epoch_slot_no: 16032 block_no: 4398608 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1792 time: 2020-07-08 14:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08038b06f674ff089c179a8c85be96b75e15e6986c90b1011404ef091ab141cBlock Operator
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