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 4404531 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406578 epoch_slot_no: 178 block_no: 4404354 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2563 time: 2020-07-09 22:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe78fec3731e9a1bdfb508f20c11019186ed6b43eb7a535701322b147588e7d55Block Operator
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