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 4405032 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407079 epoch_slot_no: 679 block_no: 4404855 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4028 time: 2020-07-10 01:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2f74ba1b02368186f324a8a0991e643346990b1ece9e9c48c884a5447e979cBlock Operator
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