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 4413169 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415216 epoch_slot_no: 8816 block_no: 4412992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1889 time: 2020-07-11 22:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fcb1f23a3abd067a320f0cda9886bf0cb316516aeff2d65e4a36574c4a599e9Block Operator
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