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 4408041 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410088 epoch_slot_no: 3688 block_no: 4407864 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4348 time: 2020-07-10 18:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1236bb3a651d96a0aa5a724e7552326050b04bc998a1c89bfd2b277a3fdb0cBlock Operator
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