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 4401079 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4403126 epoch_slot_no: 18326 block_no: 4400902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-07-09 03:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdd62b17473b82356ca1c87518579bfe897d1a135c30b2e6319b844e65e06fafBlock Operator
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