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 4412364 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4414411 epoch_slot_no: 8011 block_no: 4412187 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-07-11 18:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f87ef0323cf6cbcb58b487163957c189af3990d352f49eadd1b1ea9f16a8f7Block Operator
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