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 4409697 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411744 epoch_slot_no: 5344 block_no: 4409520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3836 time: 2020-07-11 03:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc92b40a4ec7f64853af340d1e0009a6ee5f6aedb1913aa862ddc2629469d0b08Block Operator
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