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 4414840 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4416887 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 4414663 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3500 time: 2020-07-12 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05cd01e510af8456e31be39fb249e929e4e00d6efa41d741524bcf1295c2b85cBlock Operator
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