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 4415683 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417730 epoch_slot_no: 11330 block_no: 4415506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2168 time: 2020-07-12 12:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd10d550a1071617228ee88134065cdce76b5415382dc7843b4e50874e3fcd4Block Operator
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