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 4415082 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417129 epoch_slot_no: 10729 block_no: 4414905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-07-12 09:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f83abe95fa81996059fd6973f091121a9982cc157fe024dd025eaba24fc201dBlock Operator
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