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 4408373 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410420 epoch_slot_no: 4020 block_no: 4408196 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5190 time: 2020-07-10 20:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99d6d19b13fa48face63f671d54a61fd8c3b1d0f3aaf0d95a161de87f0efe203Block Operator
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