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 4415678 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417725 epoch_slot_no: 11325 block_no: 4415501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2516 time: 2020-07-12 12:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde821dcaf5e6b0c39a011ea3e265eb70a5b41dfdf22a825a1b29d74d8f554c56Block Operator
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