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 4400782 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402829 epoch_slot_no: 18029 block_no: 4400605 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5868 time: 2020-07-09 01:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x741624cba68d2a8a2400839e08b815e47a0c4d9ee2643ec00a5dd0eaa46850ebBlock Operator
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