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 4415955 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4418002 epoch_slot_no: 11602 block_no: 4415778 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3244 time: 2020-07-12 14:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b1919569b74221b37ef1ec6981390649451c5494ade3a3906f17b8e26c40e0Block Operator
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