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 4400024 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402071 epoch_slot_no: 17271 block_no: 4399847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4084 time: 2020-07-08 21:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe01dd2cb7fa317b9983379e44cad1ad27a8218e9bb3409f541d169708d7dddadBlock Operator
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