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 4399917 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4401964 epoch_slot_no: 17164 block_no: 4399740 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6343 time: 2020-07-08 21:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b9dc0a986f376d299e5e26c9072a40230b83d78f9f9d5c996eff0d063f1c4d1Block Operator
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