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 4405548 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407595 epoch_slot_no: 1195 block_no: 4405371 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1498 time: 2020-07-10 04:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13cf1348f3d44cec0eb841739e925af51fc6fb04ae9a9f7e32aac5b18c86ab44Block Operator
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