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 4401857 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4403904 epoch_slot_no: 19104 block_no: 4401680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1900 time: 2020-07-09 07:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7fb540e7e05d1c3400ff03e6475d2cbd3fc6377306b96f33d35a2b8371ce178Block Operator
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