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 4413428 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415475 epoch_slot_no: 9075 block_no: 4413251 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2020-07-12 00:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc653c4e7e28d9dcafad78dae882356f31ca92ee6f6ca33238fac7f001e6226Block Operator
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