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 4408424 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410471 epoch_slot_no: 4071 block_no: 4408247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3657 time: 2020-07-10 20:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f34168e42cb88af14d6798806f57b0e68d83a4b315a7f7df8e960f5196e5664Block Operator
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