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 4400009 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402056 epoch_slot_no: 17256 block_no: 4399832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3005 time: 2020-07-08 21:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x512e2a94f9a6e14549478ca8e87e95e37691e9ef289fcf79a60e66763ba963b4Block Operator
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