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 4404910 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4406957 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 4404733 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8131 time: 2020-07-10 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3156102974d896ebc73c05749338c714c85ccf0b0737317ad367afe120021dd1Block Operator
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