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 4400923 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4402970 epoch_slot_no: 18170 block_no: 4400746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2889 time: 2020-07-09 02:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ae262400601c39591b983e97d9e31b8bf4ffc7fbc2fddbac385a85e1df32cb3Block Operator
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