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 4414442 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4416489 epoch_slot_no: 10089 block_no: 4414265 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6929 time: 2020-07-12 05:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0f0e83357a04618b535963a2020893b4441fc8fb6f1ec061b0e3e368cd7ec7Block Operator
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