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 4401449 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403496 epoch_slot_no: 18696 block_no: 4401272 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3868 time: 2020-07-09 05:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d6ca2ff95d7f0da4601ec9e4701e7659f8d2240bc0d10e817c365f20cfab50fBlock Operator
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