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 4401162 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403209 epoch_slot_no: 18409 block_no: 4400985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5257 time: 2020-07-09 04:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03edec43f460b9414d4712fde0b799c99722c617c2b15b638ccab471aebfe05fBlock Operator
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