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 4412821 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414868 epoch_slot_no: 8468 block_no: 4412644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2431 time: 2020-07-11 20:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1318f50de1ba71350eb60fecda8379fb801d82a3c891cf37fc93924f81b4a4c4Block Operator
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