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 4408773 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410820 epoch_slot_no: 4420 block_no: 4408596 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2599 time: 2020-07-10 22:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62adf72f7f7e8b10e322b8e09a997d7cd167993c274acaccaf13838e0ab91c80Block Operator
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