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 4401169 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403216 epoch_slot_no: 18416 block_no: 4400992 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2199 time: 2020-07-09 04:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b34a4ca09bd05d941f99e674b7e45a29a22fb65fa3137188f2812f7b5f7f700Block Operator
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