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 4409515 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4411562 epoch_slot_no: 5162 block_no: 4409338 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1102 time: 2020-07-11 02:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdef63ecdb8b2643dfedb29a2cf4fe3ebe55c4a6e4524938a3f1d3480af2d200bBlock Operator
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