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 4411862 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4413909 epoch_slot_no: 7509 block_no: 4411685 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4701 time: 2020-07-11 15:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b9cb6d4cdd111857175a661617966feba28825f58fb1183e27a0f2ca0cd81eBlock Operator
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