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 4413779 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415826 epoch_slot_no: 9426 block_no: 4413602 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2582 time: 2020-07-12 02:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x226835692f548504f584450e4af4e5ca1f496a137d016a50fe03440a36a32ddaBlock Operator
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