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 4401148 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403195 epoch_slot_no: 18395 block_no: 4400971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-09 03:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4af1ec7b7daa3aee763604472bbe7eb004cd585d485b7244f4300033d88b42eBlock Operator
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