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 4415688 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417735 epoch_slot_no: 11335 block_no: 4415511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1643 time: 2020-07-12 12:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ae19853d2286b55585335862eef7652267d9bfb87742368dccd2c00e545d968Block Operator
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