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 4415804 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417851 epoch_slot_no: 11451 block_no: 4415627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-12 13:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf242df2e3739cc0ea24e742432f13a188d9dd98b991bc3f6941ae0c30beaed3Block Operator
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