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 4405059 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407106 epoch_slot_no: 706 block_no: 4404882 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2406 time: 2020-07-10 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1307426c33051d089f8bade19d0a4b659776cb0515c47a12a3328a3993327b1Block Operator
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