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 4405090 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4407137 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 4404913 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11939 time: 2020-07-10 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36871920d4386dbb04d74e1baf0d3e2a6da04b25feddfb1eeb3d4e1fd183d71fBlock Operator
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