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 4399593 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401640 epoch_slot_no: 16840 block_no: 4399416 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-07-08 19:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56e03077ad594696078eb0d061ed1a8f71210557fec5e13b6833c5592dbc2693Block Operator
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