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 4401310 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4403357 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 4401133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 14430 time: 2020-07-09 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cf297b30ee3a08ee1127e2cab3170ad6060e5ee0220aaa05eeb918d7b45656eBlock Operator
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