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 4399167 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401214 epoch_slot_no: 16414 block_no: 4398990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1701 time: 2020-07-08 16:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e8476ae480d67bab08b7a32bed8d82f463f8812160cb1a2dda933f147cce5c4Block Operator
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