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 4405195 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407242 epoch_slot_no: 842 block_no: 4405018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-10 02:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddf6609e1ead86b42efd78e4b26776abf0b492887dd52824f858a154c4a9ca2dBlock Operator
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