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 4415921 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4417968 epoch_slot_no: 11568 block_no: 4415744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1574 time: 2020-07-12 14:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2885a19e9570f6540ae7a9b57f514682151959c279e96a11e569782d23e7af7cBlock Operator
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