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 4415710 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4417757 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 4415533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3838 time: 2020-07-12 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c799e13f2211d28505217b1bc1d1b83d0c092db3ef76780dab58a2e46582b0aBlock Operator
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