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 4406124 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4408171 epoch_slot_no: 1771 block_no: 4405947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2727 time: 2020-07-10 07:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ea306c8d58621494a34203e4a2d61793dfd3d0dac04a36d8292e57f48a1fe30Block Operator
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