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 4400585 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402632 epoch_slot_no: 17832 block_no: 4400408 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2489 time: 2020-07-09 00:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x735131c54ce246f9437d1ac6c69903fc32ed713268f3c4c67c0bc8a8141954b4Block Operator
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