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 4409756 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4411803 epoch_slot_no: 5403 block_no: 4409579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3083 time: 2020-07-11 03:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc25e4a3848ae8e1428b7ed22f2976d2ca4fe01184ecc490dc010f9d3757af010Block Operator
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