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 4407374 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4409421 epoch_slot_no: 3021 block_no: 4407197 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1758 time: 2020-07-10 14:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6aa90c3281d205f84b59d89e3025ba69dcee0bd823c24f9b8c06d9c8b4ed900Block Operator
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