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 4401262 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403309 epoch_slot_no: 18509 block_no: 4401085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1857 time: 2020-07-09 04:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddfece2e80a4274674bdadb78683b3833b8f397416193567de0c30ce32581e18Block Operator
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