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 4405122 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407169 epoch_slot_no: 769 block_no: 4404945 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2604 time: 2020-07-10 02:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9e2d72f9df132b3c54352cb9601aa1b47b51e4ac42da2f899d5aecff857d2c3Block Operator
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