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 4401670 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4403717 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 4401493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14331 time: 2020-07-09 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68b41cb2a4597e8c594a37203fffd0e3a06d5d505d3a823e5d4e7bf3fe2a556Block Operator
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