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 4400003 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402050 epoch_slot_no: 17250 block_no: 4399826 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2639 time: 2020-07-08 21:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd4f3b9ad10cdc26301b1d2eb0fd2aa66e3de7e73b1ee8c352f988635959cc8Block Operator
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