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 4406517 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408564 epoch_slot_no: 2164 block_no: 4406340 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3712 time: 2020-07-10 09:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b51d88aff00790c6d1361c55c3ea980b0b17f3543c9052ed576b7ca8b0ff83Block Operator
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