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 4406725 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408772 epoch_slot_no: 2372 block_no: 4406548 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2020-07-10 10:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd4013eb6c683b0738f57f510edc9f78f8a6cb1e56305cbd7ca6714d65833f91Block Operator
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