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 4399840 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401887 epoch_slot_no: 17087 block_no: 4399663 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2576 time: 2020-07-08 20:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0188136bb271cf7d33dac61efe3dcb3d3fcd937d4a7b1c8a207094dc79716dc3Block Operator
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