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 4414250 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416297 epoch_slot_no: 9897 block_no: 4414073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-12 04:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a2dfb2569d9ac4b68248994afe9a7cbd44f763dffb7a6800dde6bf1f3c397fcBlock Operator
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