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 4405974 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408021 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 4405797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-07-10 06:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38801ec30bf6596de97f8c8b5a2b174202f1496d0479873792ab6b9b282da705Block Operator
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