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 4406781 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408828 epoch_slot_no: 2428 block_no: 4406604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2513 time: 2020-07-10 11:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09219cc396ea6b038957fe6023d68a05bd80ff49a9b328b23230d73b2e0587ddBlock Operator
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