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 4408560 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410607 epoch_slot_no: 4207 block_no: 4408383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2808 time: 2020-07-10 21:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a0e12467c8a17dde40fddf789aede9df555927006c8ee27d4fe265214a6225Block Operator
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