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 4406312 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408359 epoch_slot_no: 1959 block_no: 4406135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3826 time: 2020-07-10 08:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a754f663a606e5fc8b7f6081cf44e1bfbc6a25261523e97f87eb22fe7040f6Block Operator
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