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 4411250 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4413297 epoch_slot_no: 6897 block_no: 4411073 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-11 12:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71f981a5c98372cc8c7ba9ee7d8c6e1c44116168f9a91fa325547eae3b3df4cBlock Operator
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