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 4411374 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4413421 epoch_slot_no: 7021 block_no: 4411197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-07-11 12:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76acbf33c20058363f8593e45bba13fe9424b4936afc84c07c61c79048d5e442Block Operator
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