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 4406448 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408495 epoch_slot_no: 2095 block_no: 4406271 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3978 time: 2020-07-10 09:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64b32163a6c00cbed3245ec09ff7efd370d5d42878f65df2bd98d1b409a48bfbBlock Operator
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