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 4414474 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416521 epoch_slot_no: 10121 block_no: 4414297 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1653 time: 2020-07-12 05:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x881e28086b3d91e77fdb6b96baedefb9aee4d4bd37ff4881ba3c702f6ce87c97Block Operator
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