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 4408242 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410289 epoch_slot_no: 3889 block_no: 4408065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2201 time: 2020-07-10 19:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce19c969141efa7c673cea141768d7ad8cab77fa6e081022963f4a379d80421bBlock Operator
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