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 4401662 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403709 epoch_slot_no: 18909 block_no: 4401485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2393 time: 2020-07-09 06:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42f2b459772e6bc4ea6a06f0aea8621b2e38e6384108566e67ff6973c3af8545Block Operator
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