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 4413490 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415537 epoch_slot_no: 9137 block_no: 4413313 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2020-07-12 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4da85e59832cdb2a64e10a500ee34a86acd1c77106fc1092cdf840003c1dadd1Block Operator
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