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 4410868 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4412915 epoch_slot_no: 6515 block_no: 4410691 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3997 time: 2020-07-11 09:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b08beda387546127617a7fd7b6153d9a3e2c845b91bbdf4875931c056b999baBlock Operator
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