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 4405696 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407743 epoch_slot_no: 1343 block_no: 4405519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2526 time: 2020-07-10 05:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fb5b04bd3b95c5fa88db8b02d7680695a158d20a6b8e491e847ed06ede1bbc2Block Operator
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