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 4399660 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401707 epoch_slot_no: 16907 block_no: 4399483 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4740 time: 2020-07-08 19:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8abc0c29b12a18fc5360c8473b887cf1522869f92987807e02207c1c1482f0d3Block Operator
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