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 4408870 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4410917 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 4408693 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8269 time: 2020-07-10 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe157155e52515f0f4dcc44fdf1160a6324a991cfefd1cd475983b8b9e69c4d52Block Operator
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