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 4409240 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411287 epoch_slot_no: 4887 block_no: 4409063 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6957 time: 2020-07-11 00:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d6fbc871bb29e573b1e65db1bafa179c29a20bec6104d8e81902fde815be14Block Operator
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