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 4404934 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4406981 epoch_slot_no: 581 block_no: 4404757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2163 time: 2020-07-10 00:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd23c7d3e5c4dc230a24bc05b56a9701de7b4557c0579cdeadd65fb2e5dd3e0abBlock Operator
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