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 4400020 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402067 epoch_slot_no: 17267 block_no: 4399843 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1494 time: 2020-07-08 21:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ae8c151445d23549cd7ba219d4576e8b755921264d679ee3bc7a518426c238aBlock Operator
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