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 4399019 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401066 epoch_slot_no: 16266 block_no: 4398842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1262 time: 2020-07-08 16:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3be9a216e4161a5ee1d80caab1f8bc362a733398b6616343aeb3984674319eBlock Operator
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