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 4412470 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4414517 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 4412293 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3922 time: 2020-07-11 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedf42cbdb32cfd090bf313183dac00cf0c5694f78a99bb8fde92e0f76e704c75Block Operator
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