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 4400084 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402131 epoch_slot_no: 17331 block_no: 4399907 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1788 time: 2020-07-08 22:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77a9d92fc8aba8ffd494bf6af649c5df94e91b996780328938c5cb617bdcf924Block Operator
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