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 4401574 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403621 epoch_slot_no: 18821 block_no: 4401397 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1858 time: 2020-07-09 06:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9b02c4af0cfd75f3cfb4a4a02608fe9ff4fa140ef7706918fe47ace83e4e92Block Operator
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