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 4407859 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4409906 epoch_slot_no: 3506 block_no: 4407682 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1820 time: 2020-07-10 17:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e90b8976969ac2fd452c1e3feb4d256dd7918a25976c0bbc41dbdb82e397bf3Block Operator
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