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 4401938 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4403985 epoch_slot_no: 19185 block_no: 4401761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7775 time: 2020-07-09 08:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9b1f7ec4fe38ddc0fc1d6e6c9baf8224dd8a14e372d3b6cac83e989eb665fffBlock Operator
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