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 4405130 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407177 epoch_slot_no: 777 block_no: 4404953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2085 time: 2020-07-10 02:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471f7e8546dc68768c26647b540056ea306cb799d058f9edf5cbbd0df59dbe30Block Operator
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