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 4400566 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402613 epoch_slot_no: 17813 block_no: 4400389 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3566 time: 2020-07-09 00:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e9bf6b9644db0860fa2ba7de4ac870d841f8c205db146e1d86bedd274bd8e3aBlock Operator
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