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 4398867 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400914 epoch_slot_no: 16114 block_no: 4398690 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1676 time: 2020-07-08 15:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb27d062e0d251d5df320526fc8bd020ef52d271fcb6c9117e1bd2c5701f3973Block Operator
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