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 4406744 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4408791 epoch_slot_no: 2391 block_no: 4406567 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8593 time: 2020-07-10 11:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6f671422b873e6482ec1737a3086a62ab36e5466e764ef5d9a8f9f38c46bea0Block Operator
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