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 4406188 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4408235 epoch_slot_no: 1835 block_no: 4406011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2218 time: 2020-07-10 07:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10dba5967d7a315dfdc000e90d34c010e639696d193434f4799422631c88f155Block Operator
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