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 4412544 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414591 epoch_slot_no: 8191 block_no: 4412367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4235 time: 2020-07-11 19:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94db70cfe71dc59aad648202b28e9ba3beaf0c58ce69f9e306595fb669843222Block Operator
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