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 4400254 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402301 epoch_slot_no: 17501 block_no: 4400077 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3673 time: 2020-07-08 22:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd459e75b8dbc96ffbf8c21b7d2649b5edbd79474e44547731559a494bf6ce770Block Operator
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