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 4400165 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402212 epoch_slot_no: 17412 block_no: 4399988 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1631 time: 2020-07-08 22:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x100b0443782fd781a5ef6b61b1ee280fcfff5740b92addbdc8e250d3fc2e58c2Block Operator
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