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 4404122 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406169 epoch_slot_no: 21369 block_no: 4403945 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-07-09 20:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80fc5b83063e04ceeed8936dc6b641d237f61ec2d84c1f17f4f9eaa62b39c239Block Operator
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