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 4408805 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410852 epoch_slot_no: 4452 block_no: 4408628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-10 22:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef91be4b914691d59e52520521b115a8a6462296b35a54577db6348c64f5df7Block Operator
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