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 4401955 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404002 epoch_slot_no: 19202 block_no: 4401778 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3166 time: 2020-07-09 08:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dd44c73ee75698dc40635a7ef1d0b9f5a8286752c6ba5729f28290579b3415eBlock Operator
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