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 4400154 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4402201 epoch_slot_no: 17401 block_no: 4399977 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2962 time: 2020-07-08 22:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65c64f9faa967deefc374af227cd0c02113cb4ba5a95638afc793365f2ccaf28Block Operator
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