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 4408728 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410775 epoch_slot_no: 4375 block_no: 4408551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4253 time: 2020-07-10 22:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0686fb670dec7b5b7af1f23512eccc7b3c4a67e1d94f0dcd37edcb6e43224df8Block Operator
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