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 4406020 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4408067 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 4405843 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4475 time: 2020-07-10 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ebd08234dc5a0ef93219b309adce33ba513e4f9cd703f0fae7dbc3a8fb783b4Block Operator
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