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 4399900 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4401947 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 4399723 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3304 time: 2020-07-08 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x865c50af69eca309eec7c5998c84d62e1a3c8cfd048521aa4f5499df1b30c007Block Operator
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