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 4404814 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406861 epoch_slot_no: 461 block_no: 4404637 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3950 time: 2020-07-10 00:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c423a854a01943c9f46da993f76f92828f7a813f6916a37c1423536ac37db4aBlock Operator
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