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 4401783 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4403830 epoch_slot_no: 19030 block_no: 4401606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1328 time: 2020-07-09 07:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd10e60a4cc4d65695353669432aee7e513e0a9c073ce8c06c3638f37c4d56d8Block Operator
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