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 4400855 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4402902 epoch_slot_no: 18102 block_no: 4400678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2965 time: 2020-07-09 02:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89fb88bb7d756130cb50feeb1493e1ab737e91c5bd83768eee3682289ce6b207Block Operator
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