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 4401302 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403349 epoch_slot_no: 18549 block_no: 4401125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1746 time: 2020-07-09 04:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f3da256f3f89d068de2760cdea623e63e742bd8d8c853ffd77f60d1de9e82caBlock Operator
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