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 4415599 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417646 epoch_slot_no: 11246 block_no: 4415422 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1677 time: 2020-07-12 12:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5f5ec0c11920d7146e4566e7628fecd503ccc0a170a45223bf3c96d7c8d5a7dBlock Operator
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