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 4407068 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4409115 epoch_slot_no: 2715 block_no: 4406891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2558 time: 2020-07-10 12:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b423c5af475c8e6ae34e5f94b6dd58288feec05e54dd3a7c6b10a4568fbe5fBlock Operator
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