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 4414308 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416355 epoch_slot_no: 9955 block_no: 4414131 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3716 time: 2020-07-12 05:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30867bd07c86f1401a92bf1d3b0d9e6985a8d32b554a0f0cd92d5aa28cf05e91Block Operator
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