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 4407904 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4409951 epoch_slot_no: 3551 block_no: 4407727 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-10 17:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3af11785d84a75db1335af58fe41d3ffaa63544ae17e7be76e1708b4c8c3aebBlock Operator
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