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 4400127 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402174 epoch_slot_no: 17374 block_no: 4399950 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5124 time: 2020-07-08 22:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf168709c44f42fbaad23d57ec19dc2befef598669fca74d6f9dea4060794dc63Block Operator
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