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 4410577 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4412624 epoch_slot_no: 6224 block_no: 4410400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-11 08:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2640247a71488258d992f2a8161bb4ece6f2f4e86651991719907a8914a2de9dBlock Operator
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