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 4409420 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4411467 epoch_slot_no: 5067 block_no: 4409243 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2693 time: 2020-07-11 01:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405ed84cdba0d8809c0cc1d195994721f5c114c1bc5e5576fb66f05df2a6fc7fBlock Operator
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