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 4412390 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4414437 epoch_slot_no: 8037 block_no: 4412213 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-07-11 18:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4bbb76cb724ddf3f1e91396c31fcf2474d235d83b30ec9830aeb650fa004e62Block Operator
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