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 4408828 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410875 epoch_slot_no: 4475 block_no: 4408651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2377 time: 2020-07-10 22:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9db952a0de74026901bce36531442ff5a01b8d401a744c2bac681534d801c8bbBlock Operator
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