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 4399345 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401392 epoch_slot_no: 16592 block_no: 4399168 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2144 time: 2020-07-08 17:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33541143f30c198b05b51873100d5c4e31d063a016e4416b70478946389fcf2eBlock Operator
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