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 4411426 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4413473 epoch_slot_no: 7073 block_no: 4411249 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2338 time: 2020-07-11 13:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87c0841d5565b6a69d685f9887b52191fb217d6f797e5482a424648fcde4811Block Operator
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