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 4408081 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410128 epoch_slot_no: 3728 block_no: 4407904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1648 time: 2020-07-10 18:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32fb03ad299e819a1e0de6ea3243e3a2ef45f3f253554880b3248b5c5813f35cBlock Operator
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