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 4415809 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4417856 epoch_slot_no: 11456 block_no: 4415632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2038 time: 2020-07-12 13:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc846a88c273f78c369484d1a42abe69be3f0226643ed4d2426003370651e91dfBlock Operator
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