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 4414588 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416635 epoch_slot_no: 10235 block_no: 4414411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-07-12 06:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f93124c290a3074ade792c0ded789fe94208bc695d5932d3d00aaa9d4660e5Block Operator
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