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 4414389 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416436 epoch_slot_no: 10036 block_no: 4414212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-07-12 05:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63df0a1b3c62fd1beb73fc81f15df13dfffbb6db68ba7c2846670e02dc3c1391Block Operator
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