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 4415944 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4417991 epoch_slot_no: 11591 block_no: 4415767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1110 time: 2020-07-12 14:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76c1beff6f8de79706b4ba6e038b89be1121e3a9ba23bce3169e7cc1612a63dbBlock Operator
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