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 4415703 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417750 epoch_slot_no: 11350 block_no: 4415526 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-12 12:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e9e725bcb296c1125707b90686c393c7b75d0a225873ce6fb1f26466bc51f0cBlock Operator
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