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 4413134 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415181 epoch_slot_no: 8781 block_no: 4412957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-11 22:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac3decec152327f16b029c43d39a5d87ba334b9a8333682a953ef472dc33df17Block Operator
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