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 4405608 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407655 epoch_slot_no: 1255 block_no: 4405431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4285 time: 2020-07-10 04:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fe77e053abe1d3e1ad7fefb3272dab5df520f8ada34bbef96818e8a3ed5920dBlock Operator
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