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 4408148 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4410195 epoch_slot_no: 3795 block_no: 4407971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1590 time: 2020-07-10 18:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c1609c9f53fe8f662f0d5d09832b99683e9bef2229b23c273be0f160a22848eBlock Operator
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