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 4400421 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402468 epoch_slot_no: 17668 block_no: 4400244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2020-07-08 23:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3afe9bb89d971f08ba7ca48aea3d7458a780a3a28f25a3f1d08b3cf075f065eBlock Operator
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