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 4406558 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408605 epoch_slot_no: 2205 block_no: 4406381 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2020-07-10 09:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4854042a42d0cf64646af23d2484530d8da7ad6bee7dd3b0d11a1702a4b7ebcfBlock Operator
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