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 4412297 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414344 epoch_slot_no: 7944 block_no: 4412120 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6445 time: 2020-07-11 17:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39f598446f59ba12a77b64b96cc217fd6219189c6c8867c57e3b42141bf25a17Block Operator
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