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 4407659 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409706 epoch_slot_no: 3306 block_no: 4407482 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4059 time: 2020-07-10 16:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x378e6bb7ceeb3c516d083a946368abb22002fea9ef09f7aa6f4faf93302a1c09Block Operator
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