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 4405692 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407739 epoch_slot_no: 1339 block_no: 4405515 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2604 time: 2020-07-10 05:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2633b18943e4865b6bfb85f03ed984cf3340c9929d9b72416497b2fd9d489472Block Operator
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