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 4408450 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410497 epoch_slot_no: 4097 block_no: 4408273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-10 20:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f364ad84aa170521024daae4ef6c2de1cbf4229c5d1fa0e6273e8bda3516efbBlock Operator
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