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 4404981 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407028 epoch_slot_no: 628 block_no: 4404804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4614 time: 2020-07-10 01:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6528818adc4963ed0fb5cbdd6ee17555b7aa1beaa6757e6726c92b633d03c400Block Operator
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