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 4407850 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4409897 epoch_slot_no: 3497 block_no: 4407673 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3043 time: 2020-07-10 17:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf51599155295c85cc0f6d664a5d23e8dc2638eab63f3a759545b7ea66ff9eb2fBlock Operator
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