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 4401402 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403449 epoch_slot_no: 18649 block_no: 4401225 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2405 time: 2020-07-09 05:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f0f07acc32a58ddaa1dac30e1204d650e398b9ef864b2e8bce4f91b56e6a0eBlock Operator
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