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 4398931 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400978 epoch_slot_no: 16178 block_no: 4398754 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4417 time: 2020-07-08 15:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe7b1c71c2a0802137e07a03ae7cd4e8dcf53d6928159c4d1c64e595c344992eBlock Operator
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