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 4411417 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4413464 epoch_slot_no: 7064 block_no: 4411240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1590 time: 2020-07-11 12:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc34816eddf15e8c60d8473f13cea8173d715aea13e7b3204ca4c6f86c66e2ee7Block Operator
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