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 4415616 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417663 epoch_slot_no: 11263 block_no: 4415439 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-12 12:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ffd44ca8c6f89d5c5c623e46bca91d8c2e2410b1bb4d4b372648b5e9ea7877dBlock Operator
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