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 4399521 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401568 epoch_slot_no: 16768 block_no: 4399344 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4479 time: 2020-07-08 18:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3271348b71ebedae314699294c2209d97fd87cae3c18170e59434c82965a4f49Block Operator
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