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 4400324 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402371 epoch_slot_no: 17571 block_no: 4400147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1824 time: 2020-07-08 23:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56009e67f7117060b2f0b4ae3eef64b931b12513298582d9c1707fb7e213af18Block Operator
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