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 4400110 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402157 epoch_slot_no: 17357 block_no: 4399933 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4924 time: 2020-07-08 22:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7486997f80d07934f0374bd576727d6822078014aa73301b6c0b21b398be714fBlock Operator
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