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 4407195 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4409242 epoch_slot_no: 2842 block_no: 4407018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3529 time: 2020-07-10 13:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f38b2badf721877de1fab76328db6f466db55a997d067232994b81657ec501dBlock Operator
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