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 4412056 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4414103 epoch_slot_no: 7703 block_no: 4411879 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-11 16:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867041bccf5169938b119392415f39c90f6fa45a25356096f5889c3b8e86d605Block Operator
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