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 4405951 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4407998 epoch_slot_no: 1598 block_no: 4405774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3305 time: 2020-07-10 06:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5239529aac01b4078500d6fa685d861c31bb664d09d3af9091d794a5a1821f25Block Operator
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