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 4405650 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407697 epoch_slot_no: 1297 block_no: 4405473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3424 time: 2020-07-10 04:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeebcc9a69bb6bed98df11c88b0a970c5206d9acb503085bd91a70edf0829587bBlock Operator
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