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 4409808 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411855 epoch_slot_no: 5455 block_no: 4409631 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-11 04:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc0abbffb65435dd23ae01fc1be887fd33f9b2a9e4b20dadea5875b551685e7aBlock Operator
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