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 4399645 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401692 epoch_slot_no: 16892 block_no: 4399468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3871 time: 2020-07-08 19:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07b3f07b6b11b766a132e29fe375eb3d327cf534dcd1260b147768b8da7040a2Block Operator
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