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 4406632 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408679 epoch_slot_no: 2279 block_no: 4406455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4167 time: 2020-07-10 10:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27a7c89e660fa24e08e5ec9dcad2ecb868cfd71a77a673a94741e981a6fe877cBlock Operator
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