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 4408593 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4410640 epoch_slot_no: 4240 block_no: 4408416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4905 time: 2020-07-10 21:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a9d4018a9f05a547b1ebe8fdf63a79b9213bb8b2e6dc942da13cf438c8cfe52Block Operator
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