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 4405335 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407382 epoch_slot_no: 982 block_no: 4405158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3581 time: 2020-07-10 03:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b50bc63ba72607e2a00aa7eeebbc514e453616873336b9b81ee8e62800fb9f7Block Operator
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