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 4409561 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4411608 epoch_slot_no: 5208 block_no: 4409384 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4708 time: 2020-07-11 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899f89a2569998f5ed745140f2511939444a64e9e0d8d55c2fdfa0ae70d99046Block Operator
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