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 4398915 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400962 epoch_slot_no: 16162 block_no: 4398738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3049 time: 2020-07-08 15:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd83895b7ad9db34e77778a78537f5aef60f8b8634837f8c910f40ad872d8ebBlock Operator
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