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 4407677 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409724 epoch_slot_no: 3324 block_no: 4407500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4125 time: 2020-07-10 16:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74ee51ac1cf2c7c3338cb7826d75ae2c87c3791f5437045d97264de56709cf6Block Operator
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