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 4405782 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407829 epoch_slot_no: 1429 block_no: 4405605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1175 time: 2020-07-10 05:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x044744fc4c9e4a39966b0ab47abc978d8df4caff26a47687c2f9e7585d1598eaBlock Operator
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