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 4407070 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4409117 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 4406893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8431 time: 2020-07-10 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3456a16070fbc3fd87caeef0514634588dac07b8ffbac1df3de3764036bf68cBlock Operator
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