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 4406035 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408082 epoch_slot_no: 1682 block_no: 4405858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2207 time: 2020-07-10 07:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38f047718fd700f99aa2c31475f0f68cea0c859f94cabb21b97d3c94927e64e0Block Operator
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