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 4407642 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409689 epoch_slot_no: 3289 block_no: 4407465 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3944 time: 2020-07-10 16:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0187916808c820f3b443da3d1c2f370ae2132344355f004cce5e0ac29b0b0635Block Operator
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