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 4400096 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4402143 epoch_slot_no: 17343 block_no: 4399919 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2489 time: 2020-07-08 22:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76fbf8e509423f1b8b3f5f6699f48029949f2ea40e6ba635f8947d5c15c02b18Block Operator
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