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 4401057 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403104 epoch_slot_no: 18304 block_no: 4400880 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-09 03:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc844fe5e0c7c69a0f02b16a0e276e4a01007c481cf130e7dc7b0fd09802459eBlock Operator
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