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 4404800 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406847 epoch_slot_no: 447 block_no: 4404623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3300 time: 2020-07-10 00:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x870b87a25d5dde356d70ec62f42ee6d834fb7d60278bcd8a8b60169ef8238a5dBlock Operator
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