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 4399401 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4401448 epoch_slot_no: 16648 block_no: 4399224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4092 time: 2020-07-08 18:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x024900b5e81d5bc853b9683d0824c20b4d54aa8843b28572aeed1c3528acd6faBlock Operator
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