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 4414473 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4416520 epoch_slot_no: 10120 block_no: 4414296 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6862 time: 2020-07-12 05:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69a3ed0dd7ed96e486bc688d9ccd2f4d0263aeb0fbbc18f3abd4d73d26300cd9Block Operator
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