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 4406354 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408401 epoch_slot_no: 2001 block_no: 4406177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1335 time: 2020-07-10 08:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedfbce713e7658e0b989d0733ec828efaff57bab2e0f7d688fcb7ec711ff945fBlock Operator
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