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 4408939 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4410986 epoch_slot_no: 4586 block_no: 4408762 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2484 time: 2020-07-10 23:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x952ec253d9e0c5e77cee2c0b12c2ace99d3e5a935990ef8d158d9ed94324d11cBlock Operator
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