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 4401671 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4403718 epoch_slot_no: 18918 block_no: 4401494 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4334 time: 2020-07-09 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40656ff9b39f7558f030f3d2d0b4f9e04176e686e951d8f4d1770d7028175d7eBlock Operator
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