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 4399055 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4401102 epoch_slot_no: 16302 block_no: 4398878 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1324 time: 2020-07-08 16:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116ff0edfd871a7fd529d3cd3c5065009ed0cf81ec885a5da18798e52607acb5Block Operator
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