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 4400296 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402343 epoch_slot_no: 17543 block_no: 4400119 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3066 time: 2020-07-08 23:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5270da3255854cae064ba8d7ca81119b6a80a252b2721df3c0d054e5fe6f39d6Block Operator
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