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 4399346 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401393 epoch_slot_no: 16593 block_no: 4399169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-08 17:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97becc3c84471d353673d0091ef86dd7f095746a0b3a6feba048068eb459e19Block Operator
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