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 4408823 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410870 epoch_slot_no: 4470 block_no: 4408646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3172 time: 2020-07-10 22:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1021be3c6860c75acf26d422f1c191848687be14076775ac0c60d72b81647f3Block Operator
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