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 4412921 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4414968 epoch_slot_no: 8568 block_no: 4412744 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2648 time: 2020-07-11 21:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad0021120eb2965250e9b837b16e9bf9e38639468e7c91100672f12fee03e19Block Operator
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