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 4399677 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401724 epoch_slot_no: 16924 block_no: 4399500 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2008 time: 2020-07-08 19:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x558de2fee210a25b2878c499842d3f5c6ac210e3d1c2a44c9d9eedc2ad6d3ecaBlock Operator
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