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 4407157 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4409204 epoch_slot_no: 2804 block_no: 4406980 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1618 time: 2020-07-10 13:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da079bc6043afd3aed83281b429fe1037bbe3138fed282936b12e8f101680b1Block Operator
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