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 4401622 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403669 epoch_slot_no: 18869 block_no: 4401445 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3453 time: 2020-07-09 06:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe74f4ef6910838307ae58be776537699b0950d2f1f252585dfb71c619ca59034Block Operator
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