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 4404018 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406065 epoch_slot_no: 21265 block_no: 4403841 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-07-09 19:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7bdfc4c59035ba88767b21e67ce5315cf87543b668f566d675ee10649283acbBlock Operator
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