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 4399623 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4401670 epoch_slot_no: 16870 block_no: 4399446 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6332 time: 2020-07-08 19:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe16e181b6d7bb906348c229acb9262914c99d2dfff60839f4f9f076c3fba0c5Block Operator
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