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 4408831 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4410878 epoch_slot_no: 4478 block_no: 4408654 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7725 time: 2020-07-10 22:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf116a76647b8a4fec23f19bd0d3e0c87a4bc5c5bd79c5b9593db9c39e00f8c73Block Operator
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