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 4410295 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4412342 epoch_slot_no: 5942 block_no: 4410118 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4501 time: 2020-07-11 06:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f47f85d741a046f8a5e32d36ce713331cfdf5636c7dc17aa954458c46dc4fccBlock Operator
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