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 4413042 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4415089 epoch_slot_no: 8689 block_no: 4412865 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-07-11 22:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d1d34ee7b9f2f389145b289cb7755c3be761b153075f7692ac0649e72ddce02Block Operator
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