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 4400228 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402275 epoch_slot_no: 17475 block_no: 4400051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1788 time: 2020-07-08 22:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14a88ab005da2217f50a4e2b84cb7a10ffaa61925298aa635d5f336920bbc7f9Block Operator
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