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 4412134 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414181 epoch_slot_no: 7781 block_no: 4411957 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1229 time: 2020-07-11 16:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2820782975ce8d66de76ee1897287ac0d578d9ed075179d7b7f6bb6364ff75eBlock Operator
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