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 4405478 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407525 epoch_slot_no: 1125 block_no: 4405301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3058 time: 2020-07-10 03:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c705c9e591aa05c3de2e07c5328e4081c091548b1f4d8ce196555139655578fBlock Operator
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