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 4405843 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4407890 epoch_slot_no: 1490 block_no: 4405666 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 929 time: 2020-07-10 06:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3563146335fe326ced7d60cb52092da1753c26b3a3c3ea53496d0abae89774aBlock Operator
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