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 4409646 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4411693 epoch_slot_no: 5293 block_no: 4409469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1646 time: 2020-07-11 03:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6e9c1e16f4aaa4310f323db6a2567f9d7e8cdf3698d2f92fc31b5c6d04a7a93Block Operator
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