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 4414744 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4416791 epoch_slot_no: 10391 block_no: 4414567 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2707 time: 2020-07-12 07:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b1ac85f9b2add8a09c8b6b68b784b7c1fb27998c0d3c9b37df18b6d45720b74Block Operator
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