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 4404318 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406365 epoch_slot_no: 21565 block_no: 4404141 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-09 21:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82abc5859c0ab2278f2c813ce47d97c2beb540241ca94ef5fdbd64ae500244f5Block Operator
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