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 4405673 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407720 epoch_slot_no: 1320 block_no: 4405496 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3854 time: 2020-07-10 05:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb92c807a627ed0f8ec62d96d651b069e042b0ed6da3252d1c3c30f21059faf6aBlock Operator
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