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 4401490 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4403537 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 4401313 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8883 time: 2020-07-09 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08e2d4d524b209bd27f7c1d9dc1be33ef36ecd0f3af6a953cd5050230c4b9874Block Operator
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