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 4412035 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4414082 epoch_slot_no: 7682 block_no: 4411858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3457 time: 2020-07-11 16:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf77545170dc6fa7f9d905c3c2a4e241e8f967ddd469dc730cdfd4adb2cec989Block Operator
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