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 4400462 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402509 epoch_slot_no: 17709 block_no: 4400285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1272 time: 2020-07-09 00:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4263300f53654e0b2b2045c8e95547a277e97fdfa5dbc846c9aa4b62bf420934Block Operator
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