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 4412486 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4414533 epoch_slot_no: 8133 block_no: 4412309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1487 time: 2020-07-11 18:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbc70ab972fe2046295b4ca43c22fd60cb88760423291c9477ae0cd57430a588Block Operator
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