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 4411142 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4413189 epoch_slot_no: 6789 block_no: 4410965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2521 time: 2020-07-11 11:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c5c82a485f68d806b989cb1ac7520e22129212b3566fb3c578eaca2cd67c58eBlock Operator
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