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 4406301 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408348 epoch_slot_no: 1948 block_no: 4406124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3023 time: 2020-07-10 08:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005396be3da31c7764dfba0c56855c257b892a44617b185b3ddce0e9cef5dec5Block Operator
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