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 4405237 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407284 epoch_slot_no: 884 block_no: 4405060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3727 time: 2020-07-10 02:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb58fd5136928ab3e388786743e06bbf9ec1c1d000d3ef98ea339fdb184dd5403Block Operator
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