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 4398927 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4400974 epoch_slot_no: 16174 block_no: 4398750 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3921 time: 2020-07-08 15:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x314249eb71ca4153be3a5a6a56a29bb0db5b04a2f9a7478ce16441ff2375bb00Block Operator
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