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 4405863 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407910 epoch_slot_no: 1510 block_no: 4405686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2168 time: 2020-07-10 06:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7b4f269937d8cabddcb88e4129142067b3ae5560a8118c20a50ce29b3c12b2Block Operator
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