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 4400687 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402734 epoch_slot_no: 17934 block_no: 4400510 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3909 time: 2020-07-09 01:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78cc2ef468d0d9d54783b62b02b964c81db1f429dbb2adbf57aeb7f3e7c4a4feBlock Operator
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