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 4413976 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416023 epoch_slot_no: 9623 block_no: 4413799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2397 time: 2020-07-12 03:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x586fda166c4c6164a58627294b53c1c24fd09e6350420a092f92a6156b5c1ea8Block Operator
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