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 4404265 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4406312 epoch_slot_no: 21512 block_no: 4404088 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1767 time: 2020-07-09 21:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e48053c260647b75dd76d1b9f0121c95e70c6e2900381baa0580d01de96e5aBlock Operator
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