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 4400919 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402966 epoch_slot_no: 18166 block_no: 4400742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1816 time: 2020-07-09 02:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa80e56fcdeb9dd3217a8d5746a0000e1672a714dad55f4019c8e37276de802dfBlock Operator
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