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 4401132 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403179 epoch_slot_no: 18379 block_no: 4400955 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2552 time: 2020-07-09 03:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f8ed749dc1729ce08ea319f3bde4480f01f6207291b34f94de0c0de4ad7cc53Block Operator
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