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 4401954 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4404001 epoch_slot_no: 19201 block_no: 4401777 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-07-09 08:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63e345f4ebfde5afd7eda996a0a9b12c55d7153238090151575f04095b8ae53eBlock Operator
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