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 4400823 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4402870 epoch_slot_no: 18070 block_no: 4400646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2326 time: 2020-07-09 02:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcba18e279ac3eba695e37bf5800625d39af9117b6daee23653be8a973953a968Block Operator
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