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 4399889 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4401936 epoch_slot_no: 17136 block_no: 4399712 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-08 20:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c7ab18fa68796e31f9d29f8a861d18e4d4ad2e83bb14e13dcd8c0a55823f7d4Block Operator
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