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 4398871 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400918 epoch_slot_no: 16118 block_no: 4398694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1229 time: 2020-07-08 15:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ecf67f3efa4b781c2b13478936e6dab1bac03d4b790d115187ed7694d8b601fBlock Operator
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