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 4407745 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409792 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 4407568 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2616 time: 2020-07-10 16:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c06ca268974a86f0ad04de63c6847e963732e3a68ea8d93b81b21b92e494b3Block Operator
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