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 4409821 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4411868 epoch_slot_no: 5468 block_no: 4409644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3334 time: 2020-07-11 04:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fcb5a7ba97c92678fe956b3ffdf2a224c94b268152aabdf82e0088eae117e08Block Operator
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