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 4404635 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4406682 epoch_slot_no: 282 block_no: 4404458 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6747 time: 2020-07-09 23:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0b83531f171520761dc925c052f557ab540e9cd445c8e43984025f84ee5867Block Operator
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