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 4400532 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402579 epoch_slot_no: 17779 block_no: 4400355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2991 time: 2020-07-09 00:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed2c5472e2735ebb1ab27a205a3acfc2d06dd4b86836ea1f95df9c569bc6983eBlock Operator
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