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 4404526 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406573 epoch_slot_no: 173 block_no: 4404349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1277 time: 2020-07-09 22:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e9a96cc81b90736cb679a265c1f3da5188390df5647506c6183709c300c5e5Block Operator
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