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 4406864 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408911 epoch_slot_no: 2511 block_no: 4406687 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5334 time: 2020-07-10 11:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7db69ee6901ff1cb2d38c7579087b0439c6d3de114a6fa099dc184dca49231aBlock Operator
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