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 4406964 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4409011 epoch_slot_no: 2611 block_no: 4406787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1918 time: 2020-07-10 12:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf91a9f616e29a70b036cdf5011e05474985dfbf294dfa696ab92f9b4f88d4eaBlock Operator
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