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 4404785 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406832 epoch_slot_no: 432 block_no: 4404608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2777 time: 2020-07-10 00:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ff90752c5f6cec6aaf83673f4318b6de17bba54f168a039336921ef6fcd02c2Block Operator
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