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 4415130 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417177 epoch_slot_no: 10777 block_no: 4414953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-07-12 09:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c853db8ed42213e810cac0304c88bc58643c6527c0a1e1867f1c7ebb8593d57Block Operator
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