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 4414134 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4416181 epoch_slot_no: 9781 block_no: 4413957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1872 time: 2020-07-12 04:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x074dbf9ed1bf20bb5d0b0af5311d70f1d7e7373dae9570d81bd415e64631b8bcBlock Operator
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