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 4412584 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414631 epoch_slot_no: 8231 block_no: 4412407 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2549 time: 2020-07-11 19:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc12470be80216ee70612ebd99f71902f25a887e1d4b6d27ff26f5b6ef8fbbc7eBlock Operator
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