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 4398804 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4400851 epoch_slot_no: 16051 block_no: 4398627 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3405 time: 2020-07-08 14:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ef889aca3d674da7c77a68e1d5f825c9bbf265de2cbde4a931a9fc521aa389Block Operator
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