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 4410169 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4412216 epoch_slot_no: 5816 block_no: 4409992 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-07-11 06:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16fc88338203cbf96a35bfba454d6300f2f1934f5966b0b4855565e9e2a99cbfBlock Operator
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