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 4408853 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410900 epoch_slot_no: 4500 block_no: 4408676 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3251 time: 2020-07-10 22:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795916fa5cf92ae948fa950609864fed5861be5a62fddc2278cf278a8d0ed738Block Operator
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