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 4412691 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4414738 epoch_slot_no: 8338 block_no: 4412514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3296 time: 2020-07-11 20:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a45a0a4bc75f40227072970f23cae1552647fba9677d6669559d5779d70d44Block Operator
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