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 4409233 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411280 epoch_slot_no: 4880 block_no: 4409056 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7779 time: 2020-07-11 00:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x010dcae25e6b167fb2ac71c83dbc37ccd4b4b1e8239c0e35427e4d5fde8f6f59Block Operator
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