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 4401640 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4403687 epoch_slot_no: 18887 block_no: 4401463 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-07-09 06:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdbc361e0540fa3308a2d6ae67e35ee3dcbd86134a987b9a403744a0f92a9332Block Operator
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