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 4414161 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4416208 epoch_slot_no: 9808 block_no: 4413984 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1812 time: 2020-07-12 04:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c1f6343b15e30bc69ac3df772e0db48db72d3abd7dd1cd717dfdf8bbb840c0fBlock Operator
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