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 4415832 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417879 epoch_slot_no: 11479 block_no: 4415655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-12 13:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x785bce1934d3b1e29572795e909fd006d696fa6772f33c6be2e789d2bdd65fe3Block Operator
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