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 4408352 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410399 epoch_slot_no: 3999 block_no: 4408175 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-10 19:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59219c931e155e374f02e65ea326ea547a5c67a90f51c629e6008eb6db1aaf0Block Operator
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