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 4411883 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4413930 epoch_slot_no: 7530 block_no: 4411706 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1368 time: 2020-07-11 15:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x588c50ed2bd59443ed6e6a77a7764ac9132940a6d8e1d22045b11b8cd4d1ced4Block Operator
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