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 4405671 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407718 epoch_slot_no: 1318 block_no: 4405494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3167 time: 2020-07-10 05:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bbde71c8b3d901c9ace34e1f6df9d8f8fc666983c60ee2fd8685654819709b7Block Operator
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