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 4413218 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4415265 epoch_slot_no: 8865 block_no: 4413041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-11 22:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012461c273786e1e297cf96abd3c51607f547da9ec24644da47cebd2d794f2edBlock Operator
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