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 4413408 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415455 epoch_slot_no: 9055 block_no: 4413231 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4881 time: 2020-07-12 00:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x415414b98917b08a5ba895dc02b9e6a9983f1a79fc2fa727126621c015dce0b4Block Operator
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