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 4409620 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4411667 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 4409443 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4457 time: 2020-07-11 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e8c58ad0e3b25eb2ced796369bdec3fdcda7045d9bdabc3b8b17b0e8dd7415Block Operator
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