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 4408897 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410944 epoch_slot_no: 4544 block_no: 4408720 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2517 time: 2020-07-10 22:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef49c18097de28fa01f4c21a23d9449781c8a688056050ada2ca97180b8a8cbBlock Operator
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