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 4407083 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409130 epoch_slot_no: 2730 block_no: 4406906 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1644 time: 2020-07-10 12:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c2d747fd24104076e02a9668d5a0a3ca3f0f80180479f66e788e57b3305d95dBlock Operator
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