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 4406629 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408676 epoch_slot_no: 2276 block_no: 4406452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-07-10 10:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8015044367929b81bf5afdb681cebb7a62e72c384a60dca5708c9e1ddf8c2f4fBlock Operator
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