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 4400410 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4402457 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 4400233 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 17802 time: 2020-07-08 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2db738044e351492c4d44b72ac1251747eb89a5c49faa431d98ff8a2e489488Block Operator
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