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 4401443 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403490 epoch_slot_no: 18690 block_no: 4401266 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2350 time: 2020-07-09 05:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f08079ae08637436fd53c512b0e67892f0ddace87447c0e9afc8a685cc774c5Block Operator
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