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 4404277 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406324 epoch_slot_no: 21524 block_no: 4404100 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3686 time: 2020-07-09 21:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x283a73e86f6e5bc2c259207539e3de2fecc2a91fb3af00069ecf3037ef834fdcBlock Operator
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