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 4400590 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4402637 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 4400413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12412 time: 2020-07-09 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bfbe06b33cca6fed7f3a8a070fd4cf8aebe8e4b3189e39e338378d158c9548eBlock Operator
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