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 4406317 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408364 epoch_slot_no: 1964 block_no: 4406140 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2771 time: 2020-07-10 08:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x030fff57660034076165ff66d6a4e2b0a233a769b86b838aa24715dd7f279988Block Operator
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