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 4405001 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407048 epoch_slot_no: 648 block_no: 4404824 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3352 time: 2020-07-10 01:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8544f74ec23b00d0b5130853eecf7d24926f15e28e76fd78fd6ec4ea74cb88Block Operator
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