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 4409400 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411447 epoch_slot_no: 5047 block_no: 4409223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-11 01:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7463938c72a08cc91d3875682af1a32bec6879c1b656668222b281c80ed942a8Block Operator
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