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 4409230 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4411277 epoch_slot_no: 4877 block_no: 4409053 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6347 time: 2020-07-11 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xededb8ff8edd57321e7c624fc2d2beddc8a45bc13c1c6642c3b30ccc814d9f6eBlock Operator
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