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 4400344 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402391 epoch_slot_no: 17591 block_no: 4400167 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4834 time: 2020-07-08 23:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa20001b485b5da758bc1880a84fd37a75c7f9ddbf86ce88ce1435be0b368d6Block Operator
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