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 4401852 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403899 epoch_slot_no: 19099 block_no: 4401675 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2087 time: 2020-07-09 07:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff0a26b5d7b5ce19f61f8e486f0ae7bddc911d21eef2dba6ade0963f5c461d34Block Operator
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