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 4404651 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406698 epoch_slot_no: 298 block_no: 4404474 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3616 time: 2020-07-09 23:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21621b57e943d0eed49e0abbec602e5945addb038f9e7cf96055d767be96a787Block Operator
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