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 4407665 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4409712 epoch_slot_no: 3312 block_no: 4407488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3585 time: 2020-07-10 16:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f42b5f58ec722323f15ba3eab1d3392fa8bdc8a78b5771375ff579b1554bb9bBlock Operator
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