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 4409330 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4411377 epoch_slot_no: 4977 block_no: 4409153 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4773 time: 2020-07-11 01:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7768bc8a47a52f11eda90fb0d7420c5a1074735f4df12e0bbdec7c45f30e690fBlock Operator
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