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 4400580 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4402627 epoch_slot_no: 17827 block_no: 4400403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13441 time: 2020-07-09 00:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae683036e3ad4e3f3a41299fedd096becaa8275be7f1c4a65b192731c841dd5Block Operator
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