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 4414369 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416416 epoch_slot_no: 10016 block_no: 4414192 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-07-12 05:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aaebbc0377b23b90894cdceb4ed89d4e07202b9990d9ef967d4d2967071434bBlock Operator
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