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 4409708 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4411755 epoch_slot_no: 5355 block_no: 4409531 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3874 time: 2020-07-11 03:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39d826699aac38dd3ffc1ee54a3e1f1a87dc3100938907f1a9b0e7d3c1775821Block Operator
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