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 4401064 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4403111 epoch_slot_no: 18311 block_no: 4400887 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5544 time: 2020-07-09 03:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x740f316f4863691fb779ef0c931fbe1eb0d562a6a54c5637ea49a4802402555cBlock Operator
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