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 4399192 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401239 epoch_slot_no: 16439 block_no: 4399015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-07-08 17:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd51275119c7f029358e6e148bd57de3d787db04579969c3b57cf2677f5dceb1Block Operator
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