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 4399061 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401108 epoch_slot_no: 16308 block_no: 4398884 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1606 time: 2020-07-08 16:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4468f4ada05c1bde8ea94efd5bdac2a3f73838ca1a65caa1d857dbc30ddd3f05Block Operator
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