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 4399017 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401064 epoch_slot_no: 16264 block_no: 4398840 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1635 time: 2020-07-08 16:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d469bcd335bf89e9ff0e1dc2f0ff5b0efef2cb72473b60fe070e72580102d1aBlock Operator
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