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 4401018 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403065 epoch_slot_no: 18265 block_no: 4400841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6751 time: 2020-07-09 03:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5549e5f6d42d281ed5879cc6af1243749b6e2df9782e114c449ae851d8519fecBlock Operator
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