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 4400718 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402765 epoch_slot_no: 17965 block_no: 4400541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5374 time: 2020-07-09 01:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x816c2f39e66668f7afc031fbc29cee48cfedc07e4d779252e56c2791a0238254Block Operator
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