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 4404833 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406880 epoch_slot_no: 480 block_no: 4404656 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3772 time: 2020-07-10 00:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x671414508e618f4575114805fdfd7ed21f32c9cda0b8d61e6a02bb78226c5b1cBlock Operator
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