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 4400939 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402986 epoch_slot_no: 18186 block_no: 4400762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3834 time: 2020-07-09 02:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6fd4001ba7b431e08a1cebfed34c47607471114a83db83a8c82d90c8ea1f28Block Operator
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