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 4405096 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407143 epoch_slot_no: 743 block_no: 4404919 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-10 01:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7919f80ef11926db4ab786eaa7b5a3939b6289113b57121b950dce0f6bc6e291Block Operator
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