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 4412665 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414712 epoch_slot_no: 8312 block_no: 4412488 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2020-07-11 19:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f87ee4f282f6f6c5ec0f674c862f5efb8b6452353794c4ac18d8789c0ddfb6Block Operator
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