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 4400620 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4402667 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 4400443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5178 time: 2020-07-09 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12a5f2b6fc77aa48fb31516a6ee29e2ed93b6b05f16df0ec365a9913d40ee4c5Block Operator
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