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 4409725 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411772 epoch_slot_no: 5372 block_no: 4409548 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1454 time: 2020-07-11 03:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9cc57e667aa7aa9f8dc84a12d659bfdcde87989fb24da5d90c7aa3fa54978a1Block Operator
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