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 4408325 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410372 epoch_slot_no: 3972 block_no: 4408148 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2378 time: 2020-07-10 19:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2c7e563d51ed9a738084e1db86faf9d0f6a732b0edeee971106d2b72f4d6995Block Operator
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