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 4410635 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4412682 epoch_slot_no: 6282 block_no: 4410458 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2375 time: 2020-07-11 08:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d37ab230a1a4029e5675b54a9116495ba66828ca03a47b33afee047eadb269bBlock Operator
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