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 4414086 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416133 epoch_slot_no: 9733 block_no: 4413909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-12 03:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa79e28f4d9d48173c9ac314a90a0aa5a1b25cb0f0bf0a35158f4c0e9425a03c2Block Operator
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