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 4406498 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408545 epoch_slot_no: 2145 block_no: 4406321 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-10 09:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7161ff90986396f983eb43855d8688da5e5ebcdf17c4989308fa1ed47d353cb9Block Operator
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