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 4414995 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417042 epoch_slot_no: 10642 block_no: 4414818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3416 time: 2020-07-12 08:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59223ce9de01a3dda10a3f132dadc55aea05675a4904540c6a2218fea38d838fBlock Operator
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