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 4398829 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400876 epoch_slot_no: 16076 block_no: 4398652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6390 time: 2020-07-08 15:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe93f78bad4ec373771257a6020477cb7a5c942201e26a950aa9df1657d16ac74Block Operator
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