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 4404660 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406707 epoch_slot_no: 307 block_no: 4404483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1516 time: 2020-07-09 23:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5409812cab49d44885819938bdfa00b79cf7a02ce1deeab6c4f6b903f776399cBlock Operator
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