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 4412609 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4414656 epoch_slot_no: 8256 block_no: 4412432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4076 time: 2020-07-11 19:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04cf41e42af0a081b01c05ec738470137b9f866d9707b6ab0569d3bec7cca7b2Block Operator
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