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 4406834 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408881 epoch_slot_no: 2481 block_no: 4406657 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2914 time: 2020-07-10 11:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5be48b3ac81adb6ea3058d6160c32e90a5519718c81ec3a24dd8d153fa480effBlock Operator
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