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 4406719 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408766 epoch_slot_no: 2366 block_no: 4406542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1682 time: 2020-07-10 10:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccad93506c708d1e9ed309544469ee5cfd46b7788f8f16f9176630455466c5d5Block Operator
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