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 4399854 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401901 epoch_slot_no: 17101 block_no: 4399677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1897 time: 2020-07-08 20:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb54a651d1301382215c0591ea1af6f79b3dadb8e6fe163f5b040b985c60e1047Block Operator
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