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 4406051 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408098 epoch_slot_no: 1698 block_no: 4405874 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5520 time: 2020-07-10 07:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e0db583e9494e58f52d7a98ceaae30e35ec57215f81c49e9351e0d49518645Block Operator
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