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 4404819 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4406866 epoch_slot_no: 466 block_no: 4404642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2045 time: 2020-07-10 00:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17acfcb2070ee8436d1c6c541e0619bb5b1aeb7b5934aa509ea7c18a69a8140Block Operator
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