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 4406253 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4408300 epoch_slot_no: 1900 block_no: 4406076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4180 time: 2020-07-10 08:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0435abecdb228465cdf587b7342b6851684c8fa0422d9b28f727e8b96aa44360Block Operator
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