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 4406880 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4408927 epoch_slot_no: 2527 block_no: 4406703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4300 time: 2020-07-10 11:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb567118608679bc40a167b8d48eb87213b48f71e015af8d56f77d1916b991276Block Operator
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