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 4409777 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4411824 epoch_slot_no: 5424 block_no: 4409600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1827 time: 2020-07-11 03:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2549a13936f9b083dea2fb9b7d00a30a1307b76ebfb8d00a45178b50a1baf0cBlock Operator
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