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 4401397 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403444 epoch_slot_no: 18644 block_no: 4401220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6024 time: 2020-07-09 05:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4111d4e2fdcd51572313aebad84ffd2e6f8a78379ef41f99d0385a34c9c25627Block Operator
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