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 4406904 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4408951 epoch_slot_no: 2551 block_no: 4406727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3383 time: 2020-07-10 11:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47034a807f3a7eefccaf2e7d5e5f6eff18646fa96fbe08f32899dec99669a439Block Operator
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