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 4401741 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403788 epoch_slot_no: 18988 block_no: 4401564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1971 time: 2020-07-09 07:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd8aa5ff92ef5f0895b5607f42540626791064c140c273897d37fe9e26ef569Block Operator
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