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 4398988 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401035 epoch_slot_no: 16235 block_no: 4398811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2070 time: 2020-07-08 15:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4572546a61b1634aeadf54d666cb5fb471731fd299695a665cf6848a2edd22Block Operator
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