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 4401647 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403694 epoch_slot_no: 18894 block_no: 4401470 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2083 time: 2020-07-09 06:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad1ec4dd4b1650fc6e2b22019f301e77458e5d55444d81f8293fb052b5b2b91Block Operator
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