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 4399832 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4401879 epoch_slot_no: 17079 block_no: 4399655 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4347 time: 2020-07-08 20:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x648d4ebbea0429bfb8ab8263542a492fc7df8ce30c18c908afec9c8ff3d32d3cBlock Operator
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