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 4404513 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406560 epoch_slot_no: 160 block_no: 4404336 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2020-07-09 22:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08538edb5eb68d9201f006944076dfbaf18a2081827f477ef1d7131fad87d0daBlock Operator
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