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 4413932 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4415979 epoch_slot_no: 9579 block_no: 4413755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2747 time: 2020-07-12 02:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b60bf52aee64ee390865f6878e93dbdf65c7a63b8e381756e860d59cfbccc8Block Operator
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