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 4399816 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401863 epoch_slot_no: 17063 block_no: 4399639 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2156 time: 2020-07-08 20:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fff2fce7d24a9eb7f4dfe9b0ada4920997b2ff8c9dfaee9a8224cee797b2a3cBlock Operator
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