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 4408357 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410404 epoch_slot_no: 4004 block_no: 4408180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2517 time: 2020-07-10 19:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a5609f76458790781a2288714cf9b9979ddf76c3b6b1055595db9779ff1ca7Block Operator
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