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 4407237 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4409284 epoch_slot_no: 2884 block_no: 4407060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1906 time: 2020-07-10 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357a80b62acfccb975d2c99512b973fb0f0935e7140e6ca32794a67f56f34a3dBlock Operator
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