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 4405871 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407918 epoch_slot_no: 1518 block_no: 4405694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2415 time: 2020-07-10 06:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316099aad7d130b7d0ac76c03f4f9a249ed181f29c1dd8a49eea988acd8c2192Block Operator
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