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 4414209 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4416256 epoch_slot_no: 9856 block_no: 4414032 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4429 time: 2020-07-12 04:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06b4a053d2c6d920227a787ce1dde44389bac531d5bec9d6bb32f3b3a5c3ca1cBlock Operator
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