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 4409428 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411475 epoch_slot_no: 5075 block_no: 4409251 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3267 time: 2020-07-11 01:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa205757e2abfa69374166127c0046bea27e31d163f00d2b6d0b84b491ea44185Block Operator
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