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 4404128 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406175 epoch_slot_no: 21375 block_no: 4403951 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4011 time: 2020-07-09 20:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfbb7576529a69d14eeff12c11f7d5f5aae581d433812836d7f31f095538beccBlock Operator
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