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 4405266 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407313 epoch_slot_no: 913 block_no: 4405089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2491 time: 2020-07-10 02:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7bf1932cb7f89c77455bf9f4a6fcf87b0c608992bbf40aceb364a881c9c8646Block Operator
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