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 4401118 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403165 epoch_slot_no: 18365 block_no: 4400941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2091 time: 2020-07-09 03:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f209bea4aab351d9f95812a8a425cd674566c5a4f033b0c7aa5921755d1c0e0Block Operator
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