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 4412903 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4414950 epoch_slot_no: 8550 block_no: 4412726 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3834 time: 2020-07-11 21:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0099febc313f36bdd02ea9e4621e7cd490d111c36a50582485394483dd429eb5Block Operator
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