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 4415042 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4417089 epoch_slot_no: 10689 block_no: 4414865 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2098 time: 2020-07-12 09:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7def5f64df0ba4726014f598c96fba6fc2b7ddb1c71d020afdabc3440cbece1aBlock Operator
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