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 4406711 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4408758 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 4406534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14178 time: 2020-07-10 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594d063524d0b0323da9b17df2917ee5e313f601d5f39d1a2221f47d8144498aBlock Operator
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