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 4413642 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4415689 epoch_slot_no: 9289 block_no: 4413465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2513 time: 2020-07-12 01:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8229b326d47df9b1511460f4c3e5401e69c76889c9acee7ba29ccae7b3dc05Block Operator
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