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 4400335 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402382 epoch_slot_no: 17582 block_no: 4400158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9666 time: 2020-07-08 23:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x360824dc5f380acab068d1a2b7d700b1d0cea3b6a50b2494a675d2727ff221f2Block Operator
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