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 4404582 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406629 epoch_slot_no: 229 block_no: 4404405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1761 time: 2020-07-09 23:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1efc6c7ffdc6835ece7b6dfcd1778acb79c4702d129c9c4f03a3d8f902b5ef5Block Operator
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