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 4400201 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402248 epoch_slot_no: 17448 block_no: 4400024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2580 time: 2020-07-08 22:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ef2d6c14a738941e991ff4a214c05fae23f970c2813568a22b2b8bd5ad6006eBlock Operator
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