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 4400788 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402835 epoch_slot_no: 18035 block_no: 4400611 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2081 time: 2020-07-09 01:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04f1381deceea342142809101a34a64328d852b7a4254ad32548249b4251a0fBlock Operator
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