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 4409447 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411494 epoch_slot_no: 5094 block_no: 4409270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4636 time: 2020-07-11 02:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x649bd93def7cdeb01bdb94b0cd96f1c4e6653a3ed841e6df2b1291f49a1bb21cBlock Operator
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