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 4414793 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4416840 epoch_slot_no: 10440 block_no: 4414616 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1158 time: 2020-07-12 07:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52fe7849fdba29c6a2f53101cdee24284a1faa24254ac7e1f72ceae09deec0f3Block Operator
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