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 4406726 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408773 epoch_slot_no: 2373 block_no: 4406549 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-10 10:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f4e61df5075f2a44b7ecadfb111b52b62c03a22a253f45ea8868b03be48f84Block Operator
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