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 4400771 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402818 epoch_slot_no: 18018 block_no: 4400594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7446 time: 2020-07-09 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad90761339df70fd7c4f0f1718df18ac5e04cb4460c6bbda16a4a3dd6c81ffe5Block Operator
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