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 4409531 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411578 epoch_slot_no: 5178 block_no: 4409354 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6603 time: 2020-07-11 02:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da37812f15ff3f2695c9aa748071b357b75537d7471f842a1b598f39dccd453Block Operator
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