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 4406920 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4408967 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 4406743 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11246 time: 2020-07-10 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe53f66fb25597a7f70582f6815ffae7351008ee33848f4c73a97826727af44afBlock Operator
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