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 4401160 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4403207 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 4400983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5889 time: 2020-07-09 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1948d36855836eface10834e7e5bfb1b81e6606782f83690d559ac8f557a5e8bBlock Operator
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