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 4404079 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406126 epoch_slot_no: 21326 block_no: 4403902 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2131 time: 2020-07-09 20:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bdaed90f0f1bdf87e9aa0495557e3838b2d9fde644cc78ad77834e80e0b0ff6Block Operator
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