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 4399721 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401768 epoch_slot_no: 16968 block_no: 4399544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2692 time: 2020-07-08 20:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf827984eca11287014d482b3a39cf29a4d46e443475dc0af01720901e07a95f3Block Operator
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