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 4398805 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400852 epoch_slot_no: 16052 block_no: 4398628 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2332 time: 2020-07-08 14:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22da72ebd9b07f0da9fb4d44cd62843df4ec2f33927b42541e19bfe2bfdde39fBlock Operator
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