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 4400243 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402290 epoch_slot_no: 17490 block_no: 4400066 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4375 time: 2020-07-08 22:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f013437710f2634afaaf9a31ccd6dc2c2afdab54c5feb3ed04a6369126f1082Block Operator
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