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 4415816 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4417863 epoch_slot_no: 11463 block_no: 4415639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1902 time: 2020-07-12 13:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8d054db70b9a12f80365292149a9643ef8750fe0795420061e862fc3c78425Block Operator
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