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 4405068 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407115 epoch_slot_no: 715 block_no: 4404891 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1859 time: 2020-07-10 01:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11cdb838148e813ec4c6a5d076963c9ab7f7f1faf38dc1ee59918a518bbca8f4Block Operator
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