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 4414179 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4416226 epoch_slot_no: 9826 block_no: 4414002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2989 time: 2020-07-12 04:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1daa57e3624a924ad87998b2777d41719778ed40fe2a21df42628e53f6ea57Block Operator
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