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 4414070 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416117 epoch_slot_no: 9717 block_no: 4413893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3492 time: 2020-07-12 03:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c7a6b4131da4aca2ccdb7616ba3c28a94fbb0a3cfad207a40d2e0c5b9faa617Block Operator
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