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 4413523 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4415570 epoch_slot_no: 9170 block_no: 4413346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8578 time: 2020-07-12 00:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d5878d2f72bcf88783752eaf85a7be3c4969b37a7ceb00dfbce330e4c5dc5bBlock Operator
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