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 4400525 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402572 epoch_slot_no: 17772 block_no: 4400348 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7305 time: 2020-07-09 00:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6368770242fcd9ee71715216dc96e8eb236f01df34b517dfa41bbe3e33f59d0bBlock Operator
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