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 4400230 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4402277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 4400053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13784 time: 2020-07-08 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a54e45e79a89f9c12b628befcd1104be89ecc3bdac228a7ec67a8412ff25b6bBlock Operator
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