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 4413451 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415498 epoch_slot_no: 9098 block_no: 4413274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4250 time: 2020-07-12 00:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7466ac024d622059d21d669a04111e816968be6c78f3947db0817ed259653b0Block Operator
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