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 4409442 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4411489 epoch_slot_no: 5089 block_no: 4409265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2319 time: 2020-07-11 02:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff5560bbb3d526a9094f759592f93c53a3b346c74f9b56ec59d110fb3e73ca0bBlock Operator
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