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 4415385 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417432 epoch_slot_no: 11032 block_no: 4415208 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1187 time: 2020-07-12 11:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eee7c83eafb670e8d58758c51a13dd16e06cb432542d8ba672a3817f2ba4cbbBlock Operator
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