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 4412461 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414508 epoch_slot_no: 8108 block_no: 4412284 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-11 18:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7667d6b139131a22cae8372c82df4c27c5f5d7d0290cf6c3fa8e453e58e6c0a2Block Operator
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