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 4400417 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402464 epoch_slot_no: 17664 block_no: 4400240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2079 time: 2020-07-08 23:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153479d4892647bab9880339b72e3c00a8754f76f7d3bb6df1f76e703ce5b4a0Block Operator
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