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 4405999 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4408046 epoch_slot_no: 1646 block_no: 4405822 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-10 06:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bd9cd12a0359f1dd49a9bea137b969fa7e283fc2a8df593a40b5edc9a67cc3aBlock Operator
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