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 4401280 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403327 epoch_slot_no: 18527 block_no: 4401103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2020-07-09 04:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16e6b4d69a93660bcb0b665cab6978fdb13c5e9d3dc64de8df3eefbda28c57a4Block Operator
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