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 4400484 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402531 epoch_slot_no: 17731 block_no: 4400307 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2079 time: 2020-07-09 00:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3f47f459cc7cb970e38f76d6b891fafa8d704b7ae39e09584e8a9efe902d35bBlock Operator
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