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 4411964 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414011 epoch_slot_no: 7611 block_no: 4411787 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3436 time: 2020-07-11 16:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b0eeaf73e6bd7f2a294ab796732af99721b9ab04dc1b067dc17a3ea7a30112aBlock Operator
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