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 4401126 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403173 epoch_slot_no: 18373 block_no: 4400949 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2867 time: 2020-07-09 03:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cb35c86f93ced8c727fea7ef4d31ea716de0ac3aabd2a0e72f4f0636468d95dBlock Operator
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