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 4415525 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4417572 epoch_slot_no: 11172 block_no: 4415348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5504 time: 2020-07-12 11:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3502c2dc257875369f23093433a54c9ef8115f5196b7d583dc5c2048ec5260b9Block Operator
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