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 4405286 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407333 epoch_slot_no: 933 block_no: 4405109 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2160 time: 2020-07-10 02:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3283df3117adb6fc248bd8c51f88f12cc1b1625b599110d3c074a7de38296b09Block Operator
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