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 4412281 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4414328 epoch_slot_no: 7928 block_no: 4412104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4413 time: 2020-07-11 17:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c7a321200aaf4962fb2a9204494baef3f0c0904023e260580e1113adaf22b4Block Operator
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