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 4409586 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411633 epoch_slot_no: 5233 block_no: 4409409 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3491 time: 2020-07-11 02:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29c6cd9c68de4452bb3d372b579fb74e34694bd1336cde5809597b4a262aaf39Block Operator
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