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 4404993 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407040 epoch_slot_no: 640 block_no: 4404816 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4487 time: 2020-07-10 01:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf63b16cf5776e58e7e384c313cf792999bf7bd90786ad9c96547d9a5fe84182Block Operator
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