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 4398948 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4400995 epoch_slot_no: 16195 block_no: 4398771 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4713 time: 2020-07-08 15:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae35fd966bc36442ada374c86f5bd9df523d150b2c8e5623d3f5cb8ec2b38404Block Operator
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