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 4400902 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4402949 epoch_slot_no: 18149 block_no: 4400725 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2171 time: 2020-07-09 02:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91a54ce47558fa8e36fb6dc4d67a85fba101aa58fc1c57ee3e3748dc0f80a680Block Operator
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