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 4408063 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410110 epoch_slot_no: 3710 block_no: 4407886 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4035 time: 2020-07-10 18:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x964fee8d8eda8549414a64e1d37c10994ba3716fcfb108c558e0464ef686b44fBlock Operator
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