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 4413349 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4415396 epoch_slot_no: 8996 block_no: 4413172 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-07-11 23:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd42d432afd8bcb6def29576ae9527e93828b9740eb0c84ec0723f9b17e8523b0Block Operator
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