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 4405840 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4407887 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 4405663 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3929 time: 2020-07-10 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b2fdff8777d9ba4c6a8f09220991477c20f0a00cecdbc0f688ed8b964322093Block Operator
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