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 4412968 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4415015 epoch_slot_no: 8615 block_no: 4412791 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1619 time: 2020-07-11 21:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c7e1d3273e5c8169762777d5c23ca97d9942e76f1e8fc796c27ba1c0f8081baBlock Operator
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