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 4404931 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4406978 epoch_slot_no: 578 block_no: 4404754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2423 time: 2020-07-10 00:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d5700b2db88b2cfab72113e2320f66587b45f7686123e7efa2e4d9114d77b74Block Operator
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