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 4405834 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407881 epoch_slot_no: 1481 block_no: 4405657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-10 05:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13cb01cb87119a4fb4ce894ba0f9d7eea72093294d4173084e020beab00e77c8Block Operator
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