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 4415711 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4417758 epoch_slot_no: 11358 block_no: 4415534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11031 time: 2020-07-12 12:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3129fa84ef764189fb140791ea2fef09fa201acb02eca54daf2bcf0461528ceeBlock Operator
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