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 4414251 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416298 epoch_slot_no: 9898 block_no: 4414074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1778 time: 2020-07-12 04:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd0d5fac8a113d2dcaf4e1c6422c5beffe41ba8782ce2518546fc327a2c00424Block Operator
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