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 4406814 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4408861 epoch_slot_no: 2461 block_no: 4406637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4027 time: 2020-07-10 11:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb29dd50ce568d499c4d71a6b0eb4b1ed631ca900c3f101fde5925b0bb539a25aBlock Operator
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