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 4401508 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403555 epoch_slot_no: 18755 block_no: 4401331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2261 time: 2020-07-09 05:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c7481471d3ccb1b4bae3b4f4385eb47a1dae715c64923210ae02c76563ed4f0Block Operator
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