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 4410897 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4412944 epoch_slot_no: 6544 block_no: 4410720 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1651 time: 2020-07-11 10:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0626a08ef038094a88d2206a252118b5887455b284600cf0f5058813376acb0aBlock Operator
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