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 4404988 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407035 epoch_slot_no: 635 block_no: 4404811 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1877 time: 2020-07-10 01:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d91f1acd6ff8722f82659afb2fdff8154a0a7396e18b1ac63793077b893e37dBlock Operator
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