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 4404962 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407009 epoch_slot_no: 609 block_no: 4404785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1171 time: 2020-07-10 01:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x995d0de62a6298d692a204a679c3fbaeb9ebfe579caf9c2b2a6d716544c5edceBlock Operator
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