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 4400094 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402141 epoch_slot_no: 17341 block_no: 4399917 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1898 time: 2020-07-08 22:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55bb9fe7df9f40ae9c9cc10c4191e5d1956442a01cec2ba77724b67166ac2d25Block Operator
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