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 4415380 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4417427 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 4415203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3020 time: 2020-07-12 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dce3edb8de4465f44528219e9cde676136179d6efc3143a7529a64c4f1b10b9Block Operator
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