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 4401726 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403773 epoch_slot_no: 18973 block_no: 4401549 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1783 time: 2020-07-09 07:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3df1d1bb655a91c45d458cd2b07c22f4fad27c2e4776725fbfad237a3c88d0ceBlock Operator
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