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 4399273 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4401320 epoch_slot_no: 16520 block_no: 4399096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3583 time: 2020-07-08 17:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82910ffb7d54eaf362982c725b4191f4887e2357222d07cc587868df8cc74b74Block Operator
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