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 4406873 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408920 epoch_slot_no: 2520 block_no: 4406696 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1256 time: 2020-07-10 11:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81872731a396e39e3928ad8b93b57f2e356153f39362acbc55e98909426e6b7aBlock Operator
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