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 4406244 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408291 epoch_slot_no: 1891 block_no: 4406067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4943 time: 2020-07-10 08:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5083f51badbab2e2634470fe8a5116a8d871851318889bd0c784e6aec10ecc9Block Operator
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