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 4408387 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410434 epoch_slot_no: 4034 block_no: 4408210 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1516 time: 2020-07-10 20:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cba3125a2d107489a3ba6ac5936a4c6d3310ddf89558f2aa6546f18183ab8e9Block Operator
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