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 4412870 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4414917 epoch_slot_no: 8517 block_no: 4412693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2858 time: 2020-07-11 21:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aaffdc267149e81fccb0053b51e5ee8472d3528a6cc48352c92077e6b4a5706Block Operator
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