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 4399468 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401515 epoch_slot_no: 16715 block_no: 4399291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1858 time: 2020-07-08 18:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26d866bb8d1b6ded6ee2166485405bcf543ead387a9bb03b6cadc845970c1a25Block Operator
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