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 4413440 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415487 epoch_slot_no: 9087 block_no: 4413263 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2020-07-12 00:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09ad827d5448360e39cbf9e04a76ef29cd41efffbdc1311b3586881e3a8b77dBlock Operator
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