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 4404096 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406143 epoch_slot_no: 21343 block_no: 4403919 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3871 time: 2020-07-09 20:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8cf85a8930e1f0d2adb6472944359185d3472774ac79b7858604c7755ab0ad9Block Operator
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