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 4399268 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401315 epoch_slot_no: 16515 block_no: 4399091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1651 time: 2020-07-08 17:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4d0a3eafcd3c2c05cf9c0c936a5ddfd6b23e3abe39002e76bb9e249772cecfBlock Operator
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