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 4407229 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409276 epoch_slot_no: 2876 block_no: 4407052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4490 time: 2020-07-10 13:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad7bdcd48f264caa4812ce5750012674754efaba2a3f15fbd384ab404dc4224cBlock Operator
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