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 4408793 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410840 epoch_slot_no: 4440 block_no: 4408616 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3296 time: 2020-07-10 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee3c27731bca4b5e6b79b4542d52f482fe6df66f67844bf9dd56f46d10131309Block Operator
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