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 4407352 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4409399 epoch_slot_no: 2999 block_no: 4407175 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 876 time: 2020-07-10 14:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ff59623911b8be58b5171a5dd039e191eb44fb055adea52b549c928f3edf95Block Operator
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