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 4405994 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408041 epoch_slot_no: 1641 block_no: 4405817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2020-07-10 06:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5acfdc0565c25c527ce7a0b5d1c4dfa8b131dec3ad8168f80cb2293afaf0d744Block Operator
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