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 4414163 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4416210 epoch_slot_no: 9810 block_no: 4413986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2685 time: 2020-07-12 04:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0dc5c669372a980c2465c981add6dbe55eed43c4744a72ad3e92ff2edc7990dBlock Operator
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