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 4406703 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408750 epoch_slot_no: 2350 block_no: 4406526 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1849 time: 2020-07-10 10:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70caad1f86aa0d4e45c473e3283a54af95af8abae2c022d4c41bf2a3a54ce35bBlock Operator
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