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 4400697 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402744 epoch_slot_no: 17944 block_no: 4400520 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3271 time: 2020-07-09 01:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ce237b6c3afc52ca354ddf3cd45b8fd7f4ce458593ec58d9890d50f7c0ffb43Block Operator
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