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 4415732 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417779 epoch_slot_no: 11379 block_no: 4415555 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2669 time: 2020-07-12 12:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea84048f3205f5a63ee8134db9882a448d4fa38cd61ace05104cc82c5099f6d3Block Operator
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