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 4413671 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415718 epoch_slot_no: 9318 block_no: 4413494 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2676 time: 2020-07-12 01:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e97b0b5a4b7be2c62deabeab693f8ba9727bc5151ea88db2c0d06e5e45b2c2dBlock Operator
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