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 4415684 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417731 epoch_slot_no: 11331 block_no: 4415507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2105 time: 2020-07-12 12:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d9bddd18adc46f827dcfe064583a01821f0ef33974e141a36aae526b270a459Block Operator
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