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 4409231 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411278 epoch_slot_no: 4878 block_no: 4409054 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2004 time: 2020-07-11 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44128060cc3d559ed53f1e8ffb22d1ec8b8c0d9164390694e4d30d3f3d02d932Block Operator
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