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 4401267 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403314 epoch_slot_no: 18514 block_no: 4401090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2105 time: 2020-07-09 04:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8e8bd0c6c6332a2781a221c10607b689c550e9a4d9320b5d794f8bdc749bacfBlock Operator
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