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 4415412 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417459 epoch_slot_no: 11059 block_no: 4415235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3515 time: 2020-07-12 11:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2af7f3c08f36517746807b97dd0136084846b0d6f89a56246573724be8c1c80fBlock Operator
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