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 4413773 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415820 epoch_slot_no: 9420 block_no: 4413596 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2146 time: 2020-07-12 02:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb87ff0d778a99fe67972218cc568ada87d2ef51f15ce0c852438a83dde2a01edBlock Operator
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