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 4411365 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4413412 epoch_slot_no: 7012 block_no: 4411188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1900 time: 2020-07-11 12:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe6829531601fbf7f36e390d9a85fb470f66f8e1883780b2bd87fc61faad5d5fBlock Operator
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