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 4400714 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402761 epoch_slot_no: 17961 block_no: 4400537 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-09 01:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fa2a0b7081e28a1c6235e084c1bc57522cef575c573ba4771b8e8cdfefee1b4Block Operator
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