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 4410862 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4412909 epoch_slot_no: 6509 block_no: 4410685 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-11 09:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40c8b61fe6ac0236bff0db818c53a3d9a837529e54222f4777fe0998b9299e83Block Operator
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