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 4412860 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4414907 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 4412683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4095 time: 2020-07-11 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x993c61d27267d4de3e93525bd94a48809ed7c82408ad7457e36716a953732afdBlock Operator
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