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 4399716 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401763 epoch_slot_no: 16963 block_no: 4399539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2020-07-08 19:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6beb345ebd25bde6a5b5c13609ef6bca8c2156b91e1836f80587f19b39f87eacBlock Operator
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