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 4399290 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401337 epoch_slot_no: 16537 block_no: 4399113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4088 time: 2020-07-08 17:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7aeee4d83598539af9f1f9c4d99ada9881e696c02f52222bb5b91da104a138eBlock Operator
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