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 4413987 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416034 epoch_slot_no: 9634 block_no: 4413810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1581 time: 2020-07-12 03:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30f829c4c886fbf56fb076be450b7895d6063b8a388b066e674000139279d98Block Operator
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