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 4408339 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410386 epoch_slot_no: 3986 block_no: 4408162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-10 19:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e225d62202ba84cf6da08116f89fa38cc412d9227c13093dd7be38a35c8821Block Operator
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