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 4401710 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4403757 epoch_slot_no: 18957 block_no: 4401533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2619 time: 2020-07-09 07:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9473fb9d7f6286763db887e7722c30fea7f91ee813149d456ec2e69f36596251Block Operator
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