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 4405765 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407812 epoch_slot_no: 1412 block_no: 4405588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2612 time: 2020-07-10 05:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb73977bb8fe6f46464c25bffb6ce7f05818f41c2493b2397c495e49a2b29a5f4Block Operator
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