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 4406602 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408649 epoch_slot_no: 2249 block_no: 4406425 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1377 time: 2020-07-10 10:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3031d42c0c30bc38cb44d57ab22785c5d63245d0c3a49a85ff9ac5131669b8f9Block Operator
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