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 4401929 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403976 epoch_slot_no: 19176 block_no: 4401752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-07-09 08:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb34cedc691719955cbce4577dab258f68f5fab3fc73fce76837cab1e1843ff3bBlock Operator
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