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 4415435 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417482 epoch_slot_no: 11082 block_no: 4415258 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2753 time: 2020-07-12 11:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa24d3663549e76db377e19174c071c5161c4a004042750c0b381bb3b6528a42eBlock Operator
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