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 4405950 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407997 epoch_slot_no: 1597 block_no: 4405773 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2846 time: 2020-07-10 06:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x930a1e191763d2e29355f00d94f705a2a067928c1ace1c227269e9b84910a8acBlock Operator
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