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 4399180 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4401227 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 4399003 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6861 time: 2020-07-08 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9cedb5928b7e64c914052916b7d68de586c173e789131bf90b89cfac18f3f1fBlock Operator
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