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 4414523 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4416570 epoch_slot_no: 10170 block_no: 4414346 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3362 time: 2020-07-12 06:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20fcdc4630105a623adef045da9c60d0d50e7fbe6943e25ef910f4b2ee906c6cBlock Operator
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