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 4400881 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402928 epoch_slot_no: 18128 block_no: 4400704 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5973 time: 2020-07-09 02:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73f626d870c46a336ef497ae5491284711dd8adb9c5ca6728e6b07d2c5ae0aaeBlock Operator
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