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 4404417 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406464 epoch_slot_no: 64 block_no: 4404240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1314 time: 2020-07-09 22:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91586d6d20fac59fa1bc83f8df4e93fd8a7071d36ddd3d688579f28b7b7b6bbdBlock Operator
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