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 4409201 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4411248 epoch_slot_no: 4848 block_no: 4409024 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1647 time: 2020-07-11 00:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35304dabb436f96b055a5c8dc1e1d9f70a8048870fb3dc916cabca07b5c59ce5Block Operator
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