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 4401261 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403308 epoch_slot_no: 18508 block_no: 4401084 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2223 time: 2020-07-09 04:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc8de887a94fefb7c675fcb789445342154837583c7c97242d112848ccb40bc3Block Operator
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