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 4413674 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4415721 epoch_slot_no: 9321 block_no: 4413497 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4061 time: 2020-07-12 01:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8be40b4396703029623557b53da74a5a4ec194ea62bea903d9bd79011fc1c41Block Operator
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