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 4404447 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406494 epoch_slot_no: 94 block_no: 4404270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2020-07-09 22:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb5b37d574cbc7981535eef05a21c1e5fcf30cf6d2d22edcb2fa7dafe286500Block Operator
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