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 4399851 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401898 epoch_slot_no: 17098 block_no: 4399674 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4508 time: 2020-07-08 20:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab0e47c70936c615e0648c77b9edd094a9dcedc3acff16ad0ad8e9356c301f53Block Operator
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