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 4400591 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4402638 epoch_slot_no: 17838 block_no: 4400414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8512 time: 2020-07-09 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x015dcb9229cbbd08b1d9e7bc00fcb961e075404ce1e0d32ac5bb473ce0053bc6Block Operator
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