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 4399378 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401425 epoch_slot_no: 16625 block_no: 4399201 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4022 time: 2020-07-08 18:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b219af2a4f7f69766549b209f4ef0d1edec7269b8f9cdfce8bb9104a733b05bBlock Operator
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