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 4411713 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4413760 epoch_slot_no: 7360 block_no: 4411536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5643 time: 2020-07-11 14:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x896b74909da0c632810e361993d2a74227beda97dc7e7e0a4708a5385702b1dbBlock Operator
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