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 4414994 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417041 epoch_slot_no: 10641 block_no: 4414817 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1609 time: 2020-07-12 08:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x638e3eda80299347ddcb5512440cd6e62c9e5c9e6e22e95621a12c44a8354455Block Operator
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