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 4408819 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410866 epoch_slot_no: 4466 block_no: 4408642 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1696 time: 2020-07-10 22:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ddbdc02c82d6c8a2e2c0268c6228d8476caf0a006133c2cdb5b01c17ff99c4Block Operator
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