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 4408760 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410807 epoch_slot_no: 4407 block_no: 4408583 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2062 time: 2020-07-10 22:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f4ae5f41b253f59e398719177fc179850dc804586182f7c2e3f709c4e252ef9Block Operator
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