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 4413496 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4415543 epoch_slot_no: 9143 block_no: 4413319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-07-12 00:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x555f232216768fe60de5b8cd322c63c625f54200fcac4caf43d06e8c0e33ff22Block Operator
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