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 4408331 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4410378 epoch_slot_no: 3978 block_no: 4408154 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5995 time: 2020-07-10 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fdcaa3f6c8de6b599e0fd69ff725dedb606b735fb71596fb4ead67dc3b472a6Block Operator
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