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 4406732 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408779 epoch_slot_no: 2379 block_no: 4406555 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3335 time: 2020-07-10 10:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c169c8c3db25af77733646b6c8e1e71161133752a40bb94467744aea5e0ffbBlock Operator
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