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 4401112 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4403159 epoch_slot_no: 18359 block_no: 4400935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3145 time: 2020-07-09 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb794021bcb112e797486c87b3a24ca408a3fa31e67905d87b146dcac2ff3618aBlock Operator
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