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 4406086 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4408133 epoch_slot_no: 1733 block_no: 4405909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3386 time: 2020-07-10 07:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd8281cd671e5bb501e8d179b598dcac70f6ca3d1089ca8eb9648f4d97158b96Block Operator
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