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 4399514 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401561 epoch_slot_no: 16761 block_no: 4399337 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1537 time: 2020-07-08 18:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0836a1f5c521825849c976d1693a07ade4e406dee11fbf150dc934eaa08535b0Block Operator
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