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 4399920 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4401967 epoch_slot_no: 17167 block_no: 4399743 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3624 time: 2020-07-08 21:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3024b75c7d6db62977800b52ae356b6c56d698f36f9b5438da132051e1ba9fcfBlock Operator
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