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 4415862 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417909 epoch_slot_no: 11509 block_no: 4415685 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3609 time: 2020-07-12 13:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e67ca9be8acda64f057abef5bf149b533af26849e5a87abd54e3c8a36e8075dBlock Operator
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