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 4415560 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4417607 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 4415383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2829 time: 2020-07-12 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e355902deae2e08068cc9df484106cd2265e94d163abde162e55658b3a28d87Block Operator
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