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 4409288 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411335 epoch_slot_no: 4935 block_no: 4409111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2303 time: 2020-07-11 01:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d820cda3269174e760a44518d6ae7c808db68e856976b44e3468bc34ac37bcBlock Operator
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