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 4400204 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402251 epoch_slot_no: 17451 block_no: 4400027 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9823 time: 2020-07-08 22:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe45e588139666111f373864887f94a1cbf570708b5895332af54cb8f994159e6Block Operator
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