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 4411369 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4413416 epoch_slot_no: 7016 block_no: 4411192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1309 time: 2020-07-11 12:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ff9153cf4f15e2bc2380c9da14e98ea47e53bc603a62411f0a520e714f195dbBlock Operator
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