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 4400475 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402522 epoch_slot_no: 17722 block_no: 4400298 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3678 time: 2020-07-09 00:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x450d52afb9b1e77eb38a9d29133fbd92360ffc366897002114d5d6f112a1bf89Block Operator
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