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 4406900 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4408947 epoch_slot_no: 2547 block_no: 4406723 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2373 time: 2020-07-10 11:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279ddf71ce5fd6f2c3a5a85cd911e6b63af7b39198ad9afb81701802c1e2dbd8Block Operator
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