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 4409080 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4411127 epoch_slot_no: 4727 block_no: 4408903 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5864 time: 2020-07-11 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2074c74a5efab951c4d0cba8dd418b0551a08593cbea9f579bc83f8671d1e1eaBlock Operator
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