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 4405274 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407321 epoch_slot_no: 921 block_no: 4405097 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2020-07-10 02:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdcbaa5431d470f29aba4e30fbab406e0e78a515a86f3f00288a8969694500e9Block Operator
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