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 4407081 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409128 epoch_slot_no: 2728 block_no: 4406904 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-10 12:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130e0af4b03ec7ba367a883e5d042fbf9a8a2d56dfd7d537dd3ffff2c2bf7812Block Operator
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