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 4404770 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406817 epoch_slot_no: 417 block_no: 4404593 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2020-07-10 00:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53bdd9451eaa063395dddc8ee3f2f4fa1d3d0338b81a6d77538964a9e08202d7Block Operator
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