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 4406941 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4408988 epoch_slot_no: 2588 block_no: 4406764 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2182 time: 2020-07-10 12:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2458feb684e3b22364b6d73032530c6933d3e7d01e7292afb2b8d6adedb0f1d6Block Operator
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