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 4401776 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403823 epoch_slot_no: 19023 block_no: 4401599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1478 time: 2020-07-09 07:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f138ba8697a88c7fd5ecb551906f75d1aef1392d8de6a471da89b9dcfc6f7b5Block Operator
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