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 4410697 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4412744 epoch_slot_no: 6344 block_no: 4410520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-11 08:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef6ef2150bd20925e75be96aa0c4fec711c00cd5443f3b78c68c33c01f9044f7Block Operator
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