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 4408942 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4410989 epoch_slot_no: 4589 block_no: 4408765 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2828 time: 2020-07-10 23:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x289a535a7f1628e407dbbd53f6e617c8bbe7aa170add46936fcee131da900902Block Operator
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