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 4415442 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417489 epoch_slot_no: 11089 block_no: 4415265 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-12 11:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49dccc463b6cd192138cc6b0e6fc06dc75a6b0c1c65b8e0b496c039298169934Block Operator
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