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 4400932 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4402979 epoch_slot_no: 18179 block_no: 4400755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5313 time: 2020-07-09 02:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf80f9db5177a08e33fc69ece3444ebcfb9b02b3b8a9cb05a96435c8a977d5aaaBlock Operator
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