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 4404836 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406883 epoch_slot_no: 483 block_no: 4404659 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4247 time: 2020-07-10 00:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f0fed1c1a59a25d6a5dc09a149645e06294aabe2d0ea3461dfcd1a45cbece36Block Operator
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