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 4400406 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402453 epoch_slot_no: 17653 block_no: 4400229 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2020-07-08 23:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bcc28af87ec6e011136a5509d25c4ada5e79f4acaa68df434d39d9601f61c66Block Operator
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