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 4404261 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406308 epoch_slot_no: 21508 block_no: 4404084 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3366 time: 2020-07-09 21:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80fc12ef959811145e1b6343e3cbd890802cfe2110a9b10b9dede3c06d35224eBlock Operator
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