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 4411356 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4413403 epoch_slot_no: 7003 block_no: 4411179 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1829 time: 2020-07-11 12:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1635745bbee56e04c3301a7b22eae8f00c94798a6a511c8f9118948346221a40Block Operator
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