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 4408053 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410100 epoch_slot_no: 3700 block_no: 4407876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-07-10 18:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x793de1bd7757b3322876e9dba7401e39ea3f8ea0d326f0c7aaa460ff201a4080Block Operator
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