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 4415568 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417615 epoch_slot_no: 11215 block_no: 4415391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2246 time: 2020-07-12 12:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b5aadaabcb191f597401ba57a2731b170bb4e8dfdc0e0d8f39b6498def8c6aeBlock Operator
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