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 4401304 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403351 epoch_slot_no: 18551 block_no: 4401127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-09 04:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b5fe28b32d23ebc0dc473033138e81f9b3287b03793c85d5abc55c91936a864Block Operator
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