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 4398810 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400857 epoch_slot_no: 16057 block_no: 4398633 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4301 time: 2020-07-08 14:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd9f6dd9672c2b075733e753bb79af514579f116d3eb4a074d42782f05520eddBlock Operator
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