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 4406827 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4408874 epoch_slot_no: 2474 block_no: 4406650 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-10 11:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec462b71fdadc7247bd72ed580f74903fefc7b0ea2cfc03a3deee0e4395fcf6Block Operator
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