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 4400982 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403029 epoch_slot_no: 18229 block_no: 4400805 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2020-07-09 03:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6bf2c4cc59f788a2bb3e169b29e0cd92f5461707e105b87915b0b04e3a976aBlock Operator
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