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 4409334 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4411381 epoch_slot_no: 4981 block_no: 4409157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3860 time: 2020-07-11 01:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19defc1bce865a2dec5a450be41c1f6aaf173cc71b5d69bd024a40d6414b1b8eBlock Operator
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