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 4408404 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4410451 epoch_slot_no: 4051 block_no: 4408227 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3318 time: 2020-07-10 20:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fa21271ed0e36f270182f1f5a30dfa0f8986c25a252db296531049b58e3390eBlock Operator
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