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 4399534 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401581 epoch_slot_no: 16781 block_no: 4399357 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3175 time: 2020-07-08 18:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742089410a16ca660bac264919d5ac8c9030f4e7dad7b0475c9e15b1b421b241Block Operator
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