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 4412871 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414918 epoch_slot_no: 8518 block_no: 4412694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1229 time: 2020-07-11 21:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb87c8104f28d7115fae5ceb5d0a5d63cef5e44a156d2a21ea64b5b215cf80de5Block Operator
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