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 4414796 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4416843 epoch_slot_no: 10443 block_no: 4414619 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9054 time: 2020-07-12 07:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574340d3bd74bb407cfeae966ecf408a7eeaa7c556000f146d90d9f7b21a5ba2Block Operator
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