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 4399737 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401784 epoch_slot_no: 16984 block_no: 4399560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1910 time: 2020-07-08 20:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e578ba74d1938d9abdebe14feb9e5d08893f53a73cddf3833a367837c54fa39Block Operator
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