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 4404632 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406679 epoch_slot_no: 279 block_no: 4404455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3367 time: 2020-07-09 23:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6703bbebf8f43ded2cbdfdd8120b8aa304914addacfb5d5396f7ef455e7b0911Block Operator
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