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 4413405 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4415452 epoch_slot_no: 9052 block_no: 4413228 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2696 time: 2020-07-12 00:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x891d1bc936f8218f0461c2438e69b486b1d82a8cd77e42c72e602572ba4768eeBlock Operator
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