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 4400277 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402324 epoch_slot_no: 17524 block_no: 4400100 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4499 time: 2020-07-08 23:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51686173ed08d10024ac3609cd01673bc90a78b1502e5c93143e127404806943Block Operator
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