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 4411697 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4413744 epoch_slot_no: 7344 block_no: 4411520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4142 time: 2020-07-11 14:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1593247599ce3e4ceb7df7a040d9ac3c949390cd7cddc7bd82cf5180a422d202Block Operator
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