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 4415601 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417648 epoch_slot_no: 11248 block_no: 4415424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2246 time: 2020-07-12 12:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x193acde87deeae417a52330301b750f3dac8d563a2279e386ed2325b44a15eb8Block Operator
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