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 4415604 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417651 epoch_slot_no: 11251 block_no: 4415427 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-07-12 12:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffcd3206f327724eceb6682a316b357372432d6e7ff1d71880419a30cbe422aeBlock Operator
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