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 4415715 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417762 epoch_slot_no: 11362 block_no: 4415538 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2094 time: 2020-07-12 12:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe95fb4c219609b8f6417ce2b8158a80e12a78bed3595bca643f57108a70abfe0Block Operator
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