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 4411731 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4413778 epoch_slot_no: 7378 block_no: 4411554 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-07-11 14:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44cd31e1715e6e9b148c54d295dc1e0659669b2251f7aaac798d394debcffe7Block Operator
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