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 4413551 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4415598 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 4413374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10812 time: 2020-07-12 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x145e4970b1007bf3168392150a052c603392d5b3895b331563c19241940661c9Block Operator
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