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 4401873 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403920 epoch_slot_no: 19120 block_no: 4401696 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2767 time: 2020-07-09 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5332661231ad3015db22841e6a1afc7b9a3d9188585d165d1ac35202dc5b4b75Block Operator
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