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 4399418 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401465 epoch_slot_no: 16665 block_no: 4399241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-08 18:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34a485037e434c153b6c18b532662ec97c6e37d91a957048a50143783a986dedBlock Operator
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