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 4408871 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4410918 epoch_slot_no: 4518 block_no: 4408694 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2947 time: 2020-07-10 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b906647c2df16ccafbcd308122a5c7a60b47d253594c93751112ebe56a3d1bBlock Operator
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