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 4409714 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4411761 epoch_slot_no: 5361 block_no: 4409537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3511 time: 2020-07-11 03:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe89f3d7dca05a2e073f217a2d7211805463bea53cd803644ee5e4efc1ffefdb2Block Operator
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