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 4409265 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411312 epoch_slot_no: 4912 block_no: 4409088 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3629 time: 2020-07-11 01:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34cbdb47a45e424669a88f409ac3a2b6b4103a484876c221022d53904641000eBlock Operator
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