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 4398846 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400893 epoch_slot_no: 16093 block_no: 4398669 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4101 time: 2020-07-08 15:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88550935f5b418a8b888cf8de5c6bf2903b9b1764c1d7d3c252ae286414442e8Block Operator
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