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 4408256 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410303 epoch_slot_no: 3903 block_no: 4408079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-10 19:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e70413f58f5857c66aea4d5c9b0df4e179e3788e3ec878ab056306b9a9041cBlock Operator
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