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 4413918 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4415965 epoch_slot_no: 9565 block_no: 4413741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2517 time: 2020-07-12 02:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c952eabbccf031291ba48c1ec3e0ba03948778390c5e5d4230b9b63c5a9d432Block Operator
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