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 4399564 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401611 epoch_slot_no: 16811 block_no: 4399387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6682 time: 2020-07-08 19:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f87f7df1fe35e6c90d7bb80fd698d4372ac34ad7454b616f5a4debe60da5b8Block Operator
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