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 4408098 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410145 epoch_slot_no: 3745 block_no: 4407921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-10 18:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b132ead6d303ed57f877a1ca20e25d4c936a03806a2a4912978595b79c9b26dBlock Operator
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