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 4399743 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401790 epoch_slot_no: 16990 block_no: 4399566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4014 time: 2020-07-08 20:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff1fcad34da1318697e0a615da6fffdfb4099e85b2be2eed329513253951ac51Block Operator
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