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 4399955 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4402002 epoch_slot_no: 17202 block_no: 4399778 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5030 time: 2020-07-08 21:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5481f7f7446f913561c8c0a4b5464d89ccb07bfcbc56cd5fdd10d43b2f765ca8Block Operator
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