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 4404370 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4406417 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 4404193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6633 time: 2020-07-09 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02420ca16686c969f2faf24296742505201f7fd1600eb9f70d7a63cbd9c857b5Block Operator
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