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 4408472 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410519 epoch_slot_no: 4119 block_no: 4408295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-10 20:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x883741c1b9418b54888fb0640132557844d4e63c15f121de5952ff3a0df4e82eBlock Operator
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