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 4415551 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417598 epoch_slot_no: 11198 block_no: 4415374 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3092 time: 2020-07-12 11:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1da0b5d79c15f32c755058deee780db46041028abfb889522f56c9e2da7b95Block Operator
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