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 4401010 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403057 epoch_slot_no: 18257 block_no: 4400833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3611 time: 2020-07-09 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61303a9a45f5e04f1f63db5a8d95e9de0633e0b02087c7bb28e8beb73918b3eeBlock Operator
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