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 4413566 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415613 epoch_slot_no: 9213 block_no: 4413389 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3117 time: 2020-07-12 00:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11a885b2cf6e74a0068c4a1914b38765b4a58d336bf97180b7a02977bfaa3b1dBlock Operator
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