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 4409087 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411134 epoch_slot_no: 4734 block_no: 4408910 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2767 time: 2020-07-11 00:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c23e901dc6cfce83c2fa4a6c3ab9b955310c4ae55c388ae023e3b57d1b179a9Block Operator
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