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 4407580 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409627 epoch_slot_no: 3227 block_no: 4407403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4088 time: 2020-07-10 15:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d4abd560ab9ada301d0d6f6c7a73fed49928adaacac321df52e525444a83478Block Operator
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