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 4415206 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417253 epoch_slot_no: 10853 block_no: 4415029 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2763 time: 2020-07-12 10:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6827e6b2c0a1d2187f9ce5413cd1b803d452a4270bfb6fecf5c2471945135d57Block Operator
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