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 4408971 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4411018 epoch_slot_no: 4618 block_no: 4408794 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4732 time: 2020-07-10 23:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe688ad6c418bb343fe799c5f5ffce1ee2f63ba306ce818bbfe8155aca756b009Block Operator
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