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 4404971 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407018 epoch_slot_no: 618 block_no: 4404794 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-10 01:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3f2865ae4a70ded475f106e4aac22a696db3c3f2e497c072d3de20adfcb244Block Operator
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