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 4409273 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411320 epoch_slot_no: 4920 block_no: 4409096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3739 time: 2020-07-11 01:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc08646e2fc7d12da5bb4ff820019540246a3abacac470896543a34307b6ed80cBlock Operator
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