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 4400477 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402524 epoch_slot_no: 17724 block_no: 4400300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2969 time: 2020-07-09 00:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27aaba91baaf55b0c2a353b7271bd1ed46ed758f360258f73b4d9d77fa4a10f2Block Operator
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