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 4409857 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4411904 epoch_slot_no: 5504 block_no: 4409680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5341 time: 2020-07-11 04:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc7bc115d0767d0ad2801b937d3e56c76b8736e19ab29e1f56cc5b3668f47e3Block Operator
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