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 4404365 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4406412 epoch_slot_no: 12 block_no: 4404188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2020-07-09 21:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cddb043b043c2903f8d9bc9650a86a8047650eadd3599a2e419cd3bc8aa6fd9Block Operator
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