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 4407160 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4409207 epoch_slot_no: 2807 block_no: 4406983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-10 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa49ac93983445f0cedc8363ce3858f19b0223f1b2f0b3d5ed66b6d755d3b21feBlock Operator
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