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 4400622 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402669 epoch_slot_no: 17869 block_no: 4400445 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3934 time: 2020-07-09 01:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9123801ff235ab7426a45b8271273e9c0dcc1cdc1676b05d08416539e40f412Block Operator
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