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 4415501 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417548 epoch_slot_no: 11148 block_no: 4415324 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2631 time: 2020-07-12 11:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368c3f974e1b311efa6b02f8221e18af33eb6e83fd3107d75b84910785c07a4dBlock Operator
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