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 4400377 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402424 epoch_slot_no: 17624 block_no: 4400200 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1422 time: 2020-07-08 23:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d17bc1004febeec7cc22c26c8ef6d21a5e54156e730ff19c45c43940bf81099Block Operator
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