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 4399462 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4401509 epoch_slot_no: 16709 block_no: 4399285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-08 18:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3d349f6a3b0a8622c5b92de87c72bf4280b0e77dd1fcbc3b0baf5ba0b5b9c6Block Operator
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