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 4400689 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402736 epoch_slot_no: 17936 block_no: 4400512 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3641 time: 2020-07-09 01:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf76a8aa2c897c209311b2c1e51dd76c0c4279b4cda8b632a7b54e43f4fa8e904Block Operator
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