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 4411981 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4414028 epoch_slot_no: 7628 block_no: 4411804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2193 time: 2020-07-11 16:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd40906a3f3aab029d0089cc52c93a37e81ca346bda4bf5763f88a22621ebf1acBlock Operator
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