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 4400109 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402156 epoch_slot_no: 17356 block_no: 4399932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4002 time: 2020-07-08 22:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a2adf25c69e4787ef6887b59d48466b9ba6f98393d2cf4fa351e7b726beef94Block Operator
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