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 4400382 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402429 epoch_slot_no: 17629 block_no: 4400205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3514 time: 2020-07-08 23:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x920163194b301b137f012085395f2c7413d8ee8c6425d38d82f4363dd5024f63Block Operator
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