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 4406171 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4408218 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 4405994 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3056 time: 2020-07-10 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70e5d6ec7168192efe9762722bb4700b80c5110d5497a40f7c2f47a0f8e73943Block Operator
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