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 4407406 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4409453 epoch_slot_no: 3053 block_no: 4407229 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2672 time: 2020-07-10 14:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5375669601cd7dfe631182da8d617d3dc22dfa4e49c3a5b56bc5fd0f825a15f5Block Operator
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