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 4406089 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4408136 epoch_slot_no: 1736 block_no: 4405912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3501 time: 2020-07-10 07:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe758fb1a3f049d813b040f13a747e7be3ea9c583c177811255e117b153b9bcbbBlock Operator
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