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 4405838 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4407885 epoch_slot_no: 1485 block_no: 4405661 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2907 time: 2020-07-10 05:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25b42b4ed68521a3ee1781653cca686c70bd8ab9648ecb171a16250264a7c4edBlock Operator
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