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 4401229 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4403276 epoch_slot_no: 18476 block_no: 4401052 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2857 time: 2020-07-09 04:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710456a21cc73edd2c3edc0869c8335ca79d8ce8b5a2270041b5c51fe9059f97Block Operator
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