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 4407820 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4409867 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 4407643 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3536 time: 2020-07-10 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d50b9dd5b237907fafc730225307d569b189de221531d8ee71eba8d0b5e7268Block Operator
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