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 4405379 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407426 epoch_slot_no: 1026 block_no: 4405202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6022 time: 2020-07-10 03:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf3d702a3ae82d52780d4e6be8ab5802671bd8fae0e0f8a99747f0c3b535abeBlock Operator
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