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 4404050 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406097 epoch_slot_no: 21297 block_no: 4403873 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-07-09 20:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfca13cf07c13a67bd566d648136c9fd4ae75557bf1282c68442210f1ae6462b6Block Operator
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