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 4401119 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4403166 epoch_slot_no: 18366 block_no: 4400942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3005 time: 2020-07-09 03:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4acbc4ec551bdcd012cf96f3ff6b2cd7466424b3696977607a525ed0f25cf9dBlock Operator
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