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 4407423 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4409470 epoch_slot_no: 3070 block_no: 4407246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-10 14:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x579ddca8469be0973851f28432ae6d797a9348597ea152d091c0fbe1525d2da3Block Operator
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