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 4414450 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4416497 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 4414273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6610 time: 2020-07-12 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a48b180d2eb46562829feb109e8c53428b58372dcb170e4e07573efd3d8323bBlock Operator
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