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 4401921 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4403968 epoch_slot_no: 19168 block_no: 4401744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3030 time: 2020-07-09 08:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e2496b3db6e151e1d2fbb2bf8fa81a41791932530d187d4923f7b3902e8b60Block Operator
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