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 4400563 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402610 epoch_slot_no: 17810 block_no: 4400386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3587 time: 2020-07-09 00:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc732864a8922dd7af289480a68b41030844b6e87267b607e9b4f1dc7d2a30243Block Operator
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