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 4409479 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411526 epoch_slot_no: 5126 block_no: 4409302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-11 02:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3614275cac1602a2925f483b7313367c6e3e47239a1c2805bde7bb7372091f1aBlock Operator
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